Dive Brief:
Amazon on Tuesday said it is working to hire 125,000 fulfillment and transportation employees and has increased its starting pay in some areas; the average starting hourly wage for those roles tops $18, reaching $22.50 in certain places.
While the hiring is underway, the e-commerce giant on Wednesday will host a career day and is taking applications online, according to a company press release.
Depending on where they are, candidates could receive signing bonuses up to $3,000, plus benefits, paid tuition and “access to training programs that make these roles a springboard into a long-term career,” per the release.
Source: Retail Dive
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