Amazon opening first Nebraska fulfillment center

Amazon plans to expand its presence in Nebraska by launching a new supply chain facility there in 2021.

Located in Papillion, Neb., the site is expected to create 1,000 full-time jobs. Employees will work alongside Amazon robotics to pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and toys. Amazon currently operates one delivery station and two Whole Foods Market stores in the state.

“We are thrilled to be opening our first fulfillment center in the great state of Nebraska and bringing 1,000 full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits to greater Omaha,” said Alicia Boler, VP of global customer fulfillment at Amazon. “Amazon leverages its scale for good and makes investments to support communities. We appreciate the strong support from local and state leaders throughout the process, and we look forward to supporting the Nebraska community with great delivery options.”

From 2010-2019, Amazon says it has invested more than $96 million in Nebraska, including infrastructure and compensation to employees in the state. Amazon estimates its investments in the state contributed an additional more than $69 million into the state’s economy over that same time period.

Using methodology developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Amazon also estimates its investments have created 200-plus indirect jobs on top of the company's current 500-plus full- and part-time direct hires in Nebraska. There are more than 6,000 independent authors and small and medium-sized businesses in the state selling via Amazon.