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The company is hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for the 2024 holidays

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The company is hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for the 2024 holidays

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Ahead of the busy holiday season, Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions for its “customer fulfillment and transportation operations in the United States.”

The e-commerce giant made a similar move last year when it announced plans to hire 250,000 employees in the run-up to the holidays while increasing pay for transportation and customer fulfillment positions.

“The holiday season is always exciting for Amazon and our customers, and it's a time when we create many new jobs for people who want to make extra money for a few months or start a career at Amazon,” the company said in a press release dated Thursday.

“The details vary depending on the role, but all of our jobs offer good pay, flexible working hours and access to a range of benefits,” it continued. Those who sign up for full-time positions have access to benefits such as healthcare from day one and educational programs.

According to the press release, Amazon is investing $2.2 billion in additional wages for fulfillment and transportation workers, and seasonal employees can expect to earn at least $18 an hour and have access to comprehensive benefits such as health insurance. The company said that average total compensation is determined by including select benefits, such as: B. Health care from the first day of work will rise to over $29 per hour.

Additional benefits, depending on role and employment type, include vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, up to 20 weeks of paid pregnancy/parental leave for birth parents, and free mental health and financial support services.

The company touts seasonal positions as a way to get your foot in the door

While many are looking for seasonal or part-time positions to make extra income during the holidays, Amazon says these positions are ideal for those looking to build a career and “are a great way to find out if Amazon is a good fit for you long-term.” “

“Seasonal employees who remain with the company can see an average salary increase of 15% in their first three years with us,” the company said.

Amazon also said in the press release that it was excited to welcome back “many familiar faces,” adding that a third of those who previously worked during the holiday season are returning.

How to apply for a job at Amazon

Those interested in applying for a position at Amazon can view current job openings at amazon.com/localjobs or text NEWJOB to 31432 to sign up for job alerts.

Open positions will be posted throughout the holiday season, the company said, adding that they are “booking up quickly” and job seekers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Saman Shafiq is a featured news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.

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