Amazon is locating its second Mississippi fulfillment center in Olive Branch. The company will create 500 new full-time jobs at the facility.
“Amazon’s decision to locate a second consumer goods fulfillment center in North Mississippi is a tremendous milestone for DeSoto County and our entire state,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “This announcement serves as a shining example to industry leaders around the globe that Mississippi plays to win. We offer a supportive business climate and integrated transportation network so companies with shipping needs, such as Amazon, can reach their customers in rapid time and remain a step ahead of their competition.”
In December 2018, Amazon announced it was locating a fulfillment center in Marshall County, creating 850 jobs over three years. The DeSoto County fulfillment center will be located in Legacy Park in Olive Branch. The company is leasing a 1-million-square-foot facility from which employees will ship large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles and larger household goods.
The Mississippi Development Authority and the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors are providing assistance for public road improvements surrounding the site and park. DeSoto County also will negotiate a fee-in-lieu agreement in support of the project.
“In just 10 months, Amazon has announced two Mississippi locations creating 1,300 careers for the people of North Mississippi. Amazon’s new DeSoto County location is evidence of the fact that the Mississippi team works together to support extraordinary companies, enabling them to achieve their goals in our state,” said MDA Executive Director Glenn McCullough, Jr. “The Mississippi Development Authority, along with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, DeSoto County and the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, is proud to once again support one of the world’s most innovative companies as Amazon brings another 500 career opportunities to Mississippians.”
Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Wash. The company focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence. Amazon is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, along with Google, Apple and Facebook.
To learn more about working at an Amazon fulfillment center, interested candidates can visit www.amazondelivers.jobs.
Governor Phil Bryant Press Release
11/18/2019
Sarah Ulmer
