Online giant expands its fulfillment network in Michigan

Amazon is further bolstering its presence in The Wolverine State.



The online giant will open a new, 1 million sq. ft. fulfillment center in Shelby, Michigan. The building is set to open in 2018.



The warehouse will focus on picking, packing and shipping large items, like household decor, sporting equipment and gardening tools. These operations will be managed by approximately 1,000 associates, according to Amazon.



The new facility comes on the heels of Amazon’s plan to open an 855,000-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in Romulus, Michigan. The facility will use technology from the company's Amazon Robotics division to pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items, such as books, electronics and toys.



The Shelby fulfillment center brings Amazon’s warehouse count to three facilities in the state of Michigan. Amazon also operates a sortation center in the city of Livonia, and a corporate office in Detroit.



“Michigan has been a great place to do business for Amazon and we look forward to adding a new fulfillment center to better serve our customers in the region,” said Sanjay Shah, Amazon’s VP of North American operations.