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As part of its continued investment in North Carolina, Amazon announced plans to open four last-mile facilities in Jacksonville, Mount Airy, Southern Pines, and Tarboro. These new investments will help improve delivery speeds for customers, boost local economic growth, and add to the more than 24,000 full- and part-time jobs created and $12 billion invested in North Carolina since 2010.

“North Carolina is a great place to do business and we’re proud to be expanding our operations footprint across the state through collaborative partnerships and our continued commitment to economic growth,” said Economic Development Manager for Amazon Sam Blatt. “We’re looking forward to better serving local customers, creating job opportunities for the talented workforce in this region and appreciate the support we’ve received from these communities.”

The four last-mile facilities in Jacksonville, Mount Airy, Southern Pines, and Tarboro will be part of the final stops in Amazon’s transportation network before packages are delivered to customers’ doorsteps. Employees sort packages according to delivery routes and Amazon delivery partners finish the shipping cycle by delivering goods like books, household items and toys to the customer.

The Southern Pines facility will be approximately 65,000 square feet and located in Southern Pines Corporate Park.

“We are pleased Amazon selected Southern Pines for their new last mile distribution facility, which will provide a valuable service to our growing community,” said Mayor of Southern Pines Taylor Clement.

Amazon ensures competitive pay for positions within its customer fulfillment and transportation networks in the US. Full-time hourly employees have access to comprehensive benefits and access to continuing education opportunities through the company’s upskilling program, Career Choice.  Amazon prioritizes the safety and health of its employees and has made major investments in workplace safety.

Amazon is also committed to supporting the communities they operate in across North Carolina. This past year, Amazon donated more than $30,000 to a variety of local nonprofits and organizations to help bolster the important work being done by these entities throughout the state.