Amazon looking to hire 100,000 seasonal workers for Christmas shopping season, says report

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is looking to hire more than 100,000 people for seasonal jobs during the Christmas holiday season, a report by HomeWorld Business said on Wednesday.

The newly hired workers will benefit from the new Amazon $15 minimum hourly wage along with weekly paychecks for seasonal roles and flexible shifts to those with busy schedules.

The retail giant is holding job fairs in California, Illinois, Washington, Kentucky, New Jersey and Florida where the need is greatest for the company’s fulfillment centers, sortation centers and delivery stations.

“For those who are looking for short-term roles to help pay for gifts or supplement other income, this is a great opportunity to try a role with Amazon for the first time,” Dave Clark, the senior vice-president for Amazon operations, was quoted in the report as saying.

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Clark added: “Since the $15 minimum wage announcement, we are seeing a great response from job applicants and are encouraged in our early efforts to lead in pay for hourly employees.”

Amazon had come under criticism for its wage structure and raised its minimum pay as a result.

Amazon is the world’s biggest retailer. It became the second US company to hit a $1 trillion valuation.

Reporting by Rene Pastor, contactable on [email protected]

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