Amazon Holding Hiring Fair To Fill Stoughton Warehouse Jobs

Amazon will hold a hiring fair for its new Stoughton sorting warehouse on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Four Points Norwood (1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike in Norwood).

Amazon intends to make some job offers on the spot, according to a press release from Sen. Brian Joyce’s office. Job seekers should bring proof of education and a photo ID to the fair.

“This is an opportunity for local residents looking for work,” Joyce said in the press release.

The new 328,000-square-foot warehouse is located in the former home of the Reebok distribution center and store. Amazon expects to create 125 new full-time jobs with an average annual salary of $45,000 as well as hundreds of part-time and seasonal jobs. Capital investment in the facility is expected to top $20 million.

Local elected and appointed officials supported a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) exemption for the Internet retailer in order to bring Amazon to Stoughton. According to the press release, the TIF offers a reduced personal property tax rate for the first 10 years of the facility’s operations.

Additional information about the event is available here.