Amazon Launches New Delivery Stations in Prince George's County

Amazon has officially launched two new delivery stations in Maryland, creating more than 300 new full- and part-time jobs that provide an industry-leading minimum wage of $15 an hour and comprehensive benefits, all starting on day one. Located in Upper Marlboro and Lanham, the company’s new delivery stations will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers in Prince George’s County, further expanding Amazon’s robust logistics network in the state.

Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has invested millions of dollars to provide a safe workplace. Earlier this week, new, full- and part-time employees learned this first hand after being welcomed inside the Upper Marlboro Amazon delivery station for the first time to begin processing and delivering customer orders. New employees working Amazon’s Lanham delivery station celebrated the building’s ‘day one’ in late summer. These employees join the more than 17,500 full and part-time Amazonians across the state.

The more than 250,000 square-foot Upper Marlboro delivery station and 86,000 square-foot Lanham delivery station will each employ more than 150 new full- and part-time employees. Combined, these new facilities created more than 300 new full- and part-time roles in the region. Delivery stations enable Amazon Logistics to supplement capacity and flexibility to Amazon’s delivery capabilities. Additionally, both delivery stations combined will empower 16 small businesses via Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner Program, creating hundreds of full time driver jobs. For independent contractors who want the flexibility to be their own boss and make their own schedule, there are also driver opportunities for Amazon Flex participants. To learn more, visit www.logistics.amazon.com and https://flex.amazon.com/.

“We are excited about the official launch of another Amazon last mile facility in Prince George’s County, which will bring jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities at a time when they are very much needed in our community,” said Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. “Prince George’s County is the economic engine of our State, and this is the latest sign that our local economy is poised for a strong recovery post-pandemic.”

Amazon is a great place to work with highly competitive pay, benefits from day-one, and training programs for in-demand jobs. On top of Amazon’s $15 minimum wage, the company offers full-time employees industry-leading benefits from day one of employment, including full health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with 50 percent company match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave and Amazon’s innovative Career Choice program, which pre-pays 95% of tuition for courses in high-demand fields. Since the program’s launch, more than 25,000 employees have pursued degrees in game design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming and radiology, to name a few. In addition, Amazon has pledged to invest over $700 million to provide upskilling training for 100,000 U.S. employees for in-demand jobs. Programs will help Amazonians from all backgrounds access training to move into highly skilled roles across the company’s corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, or pursue career paths outside of Amazon.

“Every day at Amazon, incredible employees come together to deliver magical experiences for customers,” said Darrell Lewis, delivery station operations manager of Amazon’s newest facility in Prince George’s County. “I’m proud to work for a company that not only invests in the state I’ve called home for more than 20 years, but also invests in its employees’ futures. My team and I are excited to deliver great jobs, better futures, and millions of smiles to our community.”

In Maryland, Amazon currently operates four fulfillment centers - two located in Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, one in Baltimore City, and one in North East, two sortation centers in the City of Baltimore, ten delivery stations, one Prime Now Hub, one Air Hub, 10 Whole Food Market locations, one Amazon Hub Locker+ locations, one Amazon Book store, and four on-site solar locations, including at its newest fulfillment center in Sparrows Point.

Amazon leverages its scale for good and makes investments to support communities. The company’s presence in Maryland means more than just the jobs provided within the four walls of its facilities. In addition to full-benefit, great jobs inside the building, the company has created thousands of jobs in construction and services.

Since 2010, Amazon has created more than 17,500 jobs in Maryland and invested more than $5+ billion across the state, including infrastructure and compensation. These investments have contributed an additional $4.4 billion to the Maryland economy and have helped create more than 11,200 indirect jobs on top of Amazon’s direct hires – from jobs in construction and logistics to professional services. In addition, more than 40,000 independent authors and small and medium businesses in Maryland are selling to customers in Amazon’s store, creating thousands of additional jobs across the state.

As part of their launch celebration and Amazon’s commitment to giving back to the communities in which it operates, associates from the company’s Upper Marlboro delivery station partnered with Frederick Douglas High School to support virtual learning for more than 300 students. Amazon donated $10,000 in school supplies, including items like small desks, graphing calculators, Amazon branded computer mice, Amazon branded computer mouse pads, just to name a few.

Amazon recently donated items such as small desks and graphing calculators to support virtual learning for more than 300 students at Frederick Douglas High School.

Positions are still available at both delivery stations. Jobs are available on a rolling basis and fill up quickly. Interested candidates are encouraged to sign up for alerts by texting DCNOW to 77088 to receive automated messages about job openings and visit https://www.amazondelivers.jobs/warehouse-jobs/washington-dc-jobs to learn more and apply online.