Amazon.com to open DC in Pennsylvania

HAZLETON, Pa. Amazon.com said it will open a new fulfillment center in Hazelton, Pa., creating more than 1,100 jobs in the next three years.

Amazon will locate its latest fulfillment center 30 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre. The Hazleton facility will be more than 600,000 square feet and will allow Amazon to serve its customers in the Northeast more efficiently. The company also plans to hire up to 800 temporary associates during peak seasons to meet demands for its products.

"The Hazleton facility will play an important role in allowing us to serve our customers in the Northeast more quickly and efficiently and we're excited to be opening our fifth facility in Pennsylvania," said Mike McKenna, vp of North American fulfillment for Amazon.