Amazon Logistics Opening 3 New Sites In West Michigan

Grand Rapids MI

09 November, 2020

2:37 PM

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Amazon Logistics on Monday announced it is expanding in West Michigan, opening three Amazon operations in and around Grand Rapids. The company said its newest delivery station is now open at 3951 Trade Dr. SE in Grand Rapids. The company also has signed a lease to open a new delivery station located at 3309 3 Mile Rd. NW in Walker and a new AMXL operations location at 5199 68th ST SE in Caledonia. "The City of Grand Rapids is excited to welcome another world renowned company to our community, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said. "The investment and jobs created at this new facility will benefit our community for years to come. We look forward to working with them as they are committed to giving back to the community through their philanthropic and volunteer efforts." The Grand Rapids delivery station opened last week, officials said. The 899,075 square-foot building will hire 150 associates in its first two months of operation, including full time and part time positions, all making at least $15 per hour with comprehensive benefits that begin on their first day, according to the company. In addition, the new delivery station will empower four small businesses within its first month via Amazon's Delivery Service Partner Program, equating to hundreds of full-time driver jobs, the company said. The delivery station in Walker is expected to open in 2021 and will power Amazon's last-mile capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers in the Grand Rapids area, according to the company. "We are thrilled that Amazon has chosen the City of Walker for its newest delivery station," Walker Mayor Gary Carey said. "Walker has made significant investments in the infrastructure in and around the Northridge Industrial Park to make it easier for businesses to call Walker home. We believe this new high-tech facility will not only create hundreds of new jobs for our community, it will also help to attract even more investment in our city." The new AMXL operations in Caledonia also is expected to open in 2021, according to the company.