WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Just about everyone will immediately recognize the iconic smirk on the side of the box delivered to your door. But Amazon Spokesperson Andy DiOrio says it takes a village to make those quick deliveries, so the company is hiring an extra 250,000 employees.

"What that means here in the Wichita area is that there are 700 positions, both full-time, part-time and seasonal at Amazon's two main facilities, both our fulfillment center in Park City and our delivery station in Wichita," said DiOrio. "On average, we have average salaries, hourly salaries of $20.50, the highest that we've had in our tenure here, so really a great incentive."

On top of that, DiOrio says all positions come with benefits like healthcare, vision, dental, and a 401k. He says the best part is that all coverages start on day one.

"There's no waiting to take care of yourself, and especially your family and loved ones," said DiOrio.

He says Amazon can also work around whatever schedule needs you have, so whether you're looking for a career or just some quick cash, he's confident there's a spot for everyone.

"Our hope with this announcement today is for those looking for career opportunities that they have a home at Amazon to find those. And whether it is, again, part-time, full-time, or again, just to earn some extra money during the holiday season."

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WICHITA, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Amazon today announced that it is hiring 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network, and 2,500 of those will be in Kansas, with 700 in the Wichita area at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Park City, Kan. and its delivery station in Wichita. A diverse range of roles—from packing and picking to sorting and shipping—are available to applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. Customer fulfillment and transportation employees can earn, on average, over $20.50 per hour for those roles, and up to $28 depending on location. Interested candidates can see hiring locations and open positions at amazon.com/apply.

“The holiday season is always a special time at Amazon and we’re excited to hire 250,000 additional people this year to help serve customers across the country,” said John Felton, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations. “Whether someone is looking for a short-term way to make extra money, or is hoping to take their first step toward a fulfilling and rewarding career at Amazon, there’s a role available for them. A fulfillment or transportation employee who starts with us today will see a 13% increase in pay over the next three years—likely more, including our annual wage investments—and that’s on top of offerings like pre-paid college tuition with Career Choice and heath care benefits on day one.”

Jobs in Amazon’s operations network include stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping customer orders, and more, and are available in hundreds of cities and towns across America. These roles can be the start of a long-term career inside or outside the company. The flexibility of the jobs available come with a wide range of hours—full- and part-time—and excellent pay and benefits, with employees earning between $17 and $28 per hour depending on position and location in the U.S.

In 2023, Amazon has added many new benefits, including a new emergency savings program and a financial assistance pilot program that has helped save fulfillment and transportation employees nearly $20 million—all available from day one of employment. Over the last five years, Amazon has created over 800,000 jobs, and will hire an additional 250,000 people this holiday season across full-time, part-time and seasonal roles.

This week, Amazon also shared its latest investment and economic impact data for Kansas from its 2023 Economic Impact Report provided by Keystone Strategy, a third-party consultancy. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $6.2 billion in Kansas, including infrastructure and compensation to employees, and has created more than 8,500 direct jobs here. These investments support an additional 8,900 indirect jobs across the state, in fields like construction and professional services, and have contributed more than $5.1 billion to the Kansas GDP, on top of the company’s direct investments.

“We’re proud to see how our investments are able to unlock new economic opportunity for millions of people across the U.S.,” said Holly Sullivan, vice president of Worldwide Economic Development at Amazon. “We’re providing jobs with competitive pay and great benefits, including free upskilling opportunities. We see every day how our investments have positive downstream effects for so many local economies, from big cities to small towns. Whether it’s at a fulfillment center, delivery station, corporate office, or retail store, every job created is an example of Amazon’s economic engine at work.”

For anyone interested in learning more about what it’s like to work at Amazon or how Amazon works behind-the-scenes, you can book a free public tour today at amazontours.com.

Employees looking to join Amazon for the first time or to come back as a rehire will also receive improved on-the-job safety training. This year, Amazon has enhanced our real-life, job-applicable safety training, along with developing an enhanced Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Training curriculum, designed specifically to boost knowledge retention and to prioritize personal and site safety. Examples of these machines include order pickers and forklifts.

Amazon has opened over 50 new fulfillment centers, delivery stations, and same-day delivery sites in the U.S. this year, resulting in hundreds or thousands of new job opportunities per site, depending on the size and location.

Amazon provides career advancement opportunities, anytime access to earned pay access, health, vision, and dental insurance from the first day on the job; a 401(k) with company match; up to 20 weeks of paid pregnancy/parental leave for birth parents (6 weeks for eligible supporting parents); and Amazon’s Resources for Living program, a free benefit offering mental health and financial services and support for employees, their families, and their households.