New Amazon Distribution Center Opens In Somerset

SOMERSET, NJ — Amazon's new fulfillment center in the Somerset section of Franklin Township officially opened for business on Sunday welcoming hundreds of new employees inside the 600,000 square-foot building.

In celebration of the opening, Amazon donated $40,000 to Franklin Food Bank, which will feed 400 families of four for a week.

"Due to the pandemic, our Food Bank's main fundraising events could not be held this year leaving a huge deficit in their budget while the number of residents needing food assistance has increased from 568 new families served in 2019 to 992 new families in 2020. Amazon's donation will go a long way in meeting the increased demand for food in Franklin," said Ram Anbarasan, Council At-Large, Township of Franklin.

The new fulfillment center will employ more than 2,500 new, full-time associates. They will earn a starting wage of $15.75 and up, and receive comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match.

Employees will also gain access to training and development opportunities like Career Choice, Amazon's upskilling program which pre-pays 95 percent of tuition and fees for certifications and associates degrees that lead to career paths in high-demand fields.

Positions are still available at the Franklin Township fulfillment center. Interested candidates can learn more about the virtual hiring process and apply online at amzn.to/JobsNJ.

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