Amazon hiring 500+ full-time positions at Beloit fulfillment center

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jul 24, 2020 9:31 AM CDT

BELOIT, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The new Amazon fulfillment center, located at 3150 Colley Road in Beloit, is looking to hire more than 500 full-time positions.

According to a news release, employees will play integral roles within Amazon’s customer fulfillment operations packing and shipping large customer items such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles, and larger household goods.

On top of Amazon’s industry-leading minimum starting wage from $15 an hour, the company offers full-time employees comprehensive benefits including full medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 401(k) with 50 percent match starting on day one. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of maternal and parental paid leave and innovative benefits such as Leave Share and Ramp Back, which give new parents flexibility with their growing families.

Amazon’s hiring events are by appointment only. Candidates who are interested in applying should fill-out an online application and select a time to attend an in-person interview. While these roles fill quickly, jobs will be posted on an ongoing basis online HERE. Interested applicants should also text “MADISONNOW to 77088” to receive automated messages to be alerted when job opening are posted on the site. Job candidates must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent to be considered. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

During their appointment, candidates may be required to have a temperature check and will be required to wear a face mask, which Amazon will provide.

Candidates are asked to not attend if any of the following applies to them:

They are living with someone who has been confirmed COVID-19 positive, and have medical advice to self-quarantine.
They have a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
They are in a 14-day period of self-isolation directed by a healthcare provider or health official.
They have traveled to another country in the last 14 days.
They currently have a cough, or shortness of breath.