E-commerce leader to open robotics-based depot in the Big Apple

Amazon is expanding its distribution fleet to the Empire State.



The online giant plans to open a new 855,000-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in the New York City borough of Staten Island. The facility, which is Amazon’s first fulfillment center in the state, will pick, pack and ship customer items, such as household essentials, books and toys.



The warehouse will create more than 2,250 new, full-time jobs, and employees will work alongside advanced robotics. These solutions, developed by Amazon’s wholly-owned subsidiary Amazon Robotics, will assist employees in fulfilling customer orders.



The project is being developed by Matrix Development Group.



“We are excited to bring our first fulfillment center to New York and work alongside the state’s incredible workforce,” said Sanjay Shah, Amazon’s VP of customer fulfillment. “The support of local leaders has been instrumental in our ability to come to New York, and we are grateful for the welcome we’ve received to bring thousands of new jobs with benefits starting on day one.”



This is the newest facility expected to feature advanced robotics technology. Amazon also plans to feature the technology in its new facility in South Florida, dubbed a “mega warehouse,” which is set to open in 2018. The online giant is also opening robotics-based distribution centers in Colorado and in Connecticut.