Online giant expands fulfillment operations in two states

Amazon continues to bolster its distribution fleet.



The online giant will be adding a new 1 million-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in Monroe, Ohio — its fourth warehouse in The Buckeye State. Amazon will hire 1,000 associates to manage the picking, packing and shipping larger customer items, such as sports equipment, gardening tools, and pet food.



Amazon already operates fulfillment centers in the cities of Etna and Obetz, and is preparing for the opening of a new facility in North Randall.



Amazon is also preparing to open its third fulfillment center in Oregon. The new building, which will also be 1 million-sq.-ft., will reside in Portland.



Similar to the building in Monroe, Ohio, this depot will also pick, pack and ship sports equipment, gardening tools, and pet food. It will also create 1,000 new jobs.



Oregon already features a sortation center in Hillsboro, and a Prime Now hub in Portland. It is also preparing for the opening of two fulfillment centers in Troutdale and Salem.



“Our quick growth in the Beaver state is our drive to continue growing and innovating on behalf of customers,” said Sanjay Shah, Amazon’s VP of North America customer fulfillment. “Fulfillment centers in the state will increase speed of delivery, expand inventory selection, and provide great Prime membership benefits. We are excited to better serve customers, and create 3,500 full-time jobs in Oregon.”