New Amazon Springfield Area Fulfillment Center Expected To Create 1,500 Jobs

WYSO | By April Laissle

Published May 15, 2018 at 11:04 AM EDT

Amazon is planning to build a new fulfillment center in Central Ohio, bringing 1500 jobs to the area.

The online retailer announced plans to build the 855,000 square foot facility in West Jefferson, a village along I-70 between Springfield and Columbus. Employees will pack and ship merchandise including electronics, housewares, books and toys, according to Amazon.

The company is already operating two fulfillment centers in Ohio and three more are slated to open over the next year. The West Jefferson facility is scheduled to open by the end of 2019.

There are currently 6,000 Amazon employees in Ohio.

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April Laissle is a graduate of Ohio University and comes to WYSO from WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio where she worked as a weekend host and reporter. There, she reported on everything from food insecurity to 4-H chicken competitions. April interned at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, where she focused on health reporting. She also worked on The Broad Experience, a New-York based podcast about women and workplace issues. In her spare time, April loves traveling, trying new recipes and binge-listening to podcasts. April is a Florida native and has been adjusting to Ohio weather since 2011.

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