NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Amazon,
the world's largest online retailer is about to hire hundreds of new employees
in Middle Tennessee. Starting Monday, jobseekers can start applying at
Tennessee Career Centers for the 1,500 full-time positions that are opening up
at Amazon's new fulfillment centers in Lebanon and Murfreesboro.
"We're very excited to partner with Amazon to help employ
qualified Tennessee applicants at their fulfillment centers," said Labor
Commissioner Karla Davis. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our
community."
They're encouraging people
to start applying as soon as possible. There are some requirements.
Amazon has listed the following basic
qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Willing to work all shifts
- Work overtime as required
- Read and take direction in
English
- Pass a post offer,
pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Must lift up to 49 pounds
- Stand / walk for shifts 10-12 hours long
- Willing to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
Applications for Amazon jobs are available at the following middle
Tennessee Career Center locations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning July 2
through July 13: Dickson, Franklin, Gallatin, Lebanon, McMinnville, Metro
Center, Murfreesboro, and Nashville South.
For contact information and directions to the Tennessee Career Centers
click here.
