Amazon is gearing up for the holiday season by announcing plans to hire 250,000 seasonal, full-time, and part-time employees across its U.S. customer fulfillment and transportation operations. This marks the second consecutive year that the company is seeking to fill a large number of positions to meet the increased demand during the busy shopping period.
The company expressed its excitement about the upcoming holiday season, stating, “It’s a time when we create a lot of new jobs for people who want to earn extra money for a few months or kick off a career at Amazon.”
Pay and Benefits
According to the announcement, Amazon offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and various benefits for seasonal workers. Those who join for full-time positions can access health care starting on their first day, as well as opportunities for education and career growth.
Seasonal employees can expect a minimum hourly wage of $18, with the total average compensation, including benefits like health care coverage, surpassing $29 per hour. In addition to health insurance, benefits vary based on roles and may include vision and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, and free mental health and financial support services.
Career Growth Potential
Amazon emphasized that seasonal roles offer more than just temporary work. Many seasonal employees transition into long-term positions, and those who stay with the company could see pay increases averaging 15% over their first three years. Additionally, Amazon mentioned that many of their seasonal workers return year after year, with one-third of those who worked during previous holiday seasons coming back this year.
How to Apply
Anyone interested in applying can visit amazon.com/localjobs to check out available roles or text NEWJOB to 31432 for job alerts. Open positions are posted throughout the holiday season, and Amazon urges applicants to apply quickly, as spots tend to fill up fast.
This large hiring initiative reflects Amazon’s ongoing commitment to ensuring smooth operations during the holiday season, offering both temporary and long-term job opportunities for workers across the U.S.
