Amazon is planning to open a new fulfillment centre in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
The new 800,000ft² fulfillment centre will be the third facility in North Las Vegas.
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The currently company employs more than 1,500 full-time hourly associates at its two existing North Las Vegas centres and is expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs.
Amazon North American operations vice-president Akash Chauhan said: “Our ability to expand Nevada operations is the result of two things: incredible customers and an outstanding workforce in the state."
The new centre will pick, pack and ship larger consumer items such as big-screen televisions, kayaks and patio furniture.
Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance chief executive officer and president Jonas Peterson said: “This announcement is a major lift to the economy of southern Nevada and shows the power of what can happen when our state and local governments work together.
“Our region offers a unique competitive advantage for companies looking to reach the Southwestern US and take advantage of our robust highway transportation network.”
