Hot Springs will be getting a new Amazon last-mile facility, pending agreement plans, the city and company announced. The new facility will be 35,500 square feet and located along Central Avenue. Plans are still in the very early stages with renovations to the existing building scheduled to begin within the next few weeks.
“This last mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Hot Springs and the surrounding area,” said Jessica Breaux, senior manager of economic development for Amazon. “We’re grateful for our partnership with the Hot Springs Chamber and the City of Hot Springs. We look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future.”
Amazon currently employs around 4,000 people in Arkansas and has invested $1.9 billion in compensation and infrastructure in the state since 2010. Most hourly employees in customer fulfillment and transportation earn between $17 and $28 per hour.
“We are beyond elated to welcome Amazon to Hot Springs,” said Gary Troutman, president and CEO of the Hot Springs Chamber and HS Metro Partnership. “Their reputation proceeds themselves as a majorly respected and admired global retailer, and we are thrilled to welcome them here to provide even more efficient last mile service to the residents of our area.”
Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe also expressed enthusiasm over the new facility, stating, “The Greater Hot Springs Community is an economic engine within southwestern Arkansas. Amazon has recognized this within their strategic plan and thus their investment within our community to better serve their customer base . . . As one of the world’s largest companies to select Hot Springs as a business site, others will take notice. The Greater Hot Springs Community is open for business!”
Last-mile facilities are the final stops in Amazon’s transportation network before packages are delivered to customers’ doorsteps. Employees sort packages according to delivery routes and finish the shipping cycle by delivering goods like books, household items and toys.
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