Amazon in Ohio to hire 15,000 employees ahead of holidays

FILE - The Amazon Prime logo appears on the side of a delivery van as it departs an Amazon Warehouse location, Oct. 1, 2020, in Dedham, Mass. Amazon announced at a conference for delivery firms on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, that it will invest $440 million over the next year to increase pay rates for drivers. It did not disclose how much the bump will be, but said it expects U.S. drivers to earn an average of $20.50 per hour.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

By Avery Williams

Published: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:44 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Amazon said Tuesday its Ohio facilities will be hiring 15,000 employees ahead of the 2023 holiday season.

The open positions vary, and a news release said the opportunities include packing, picking, sorting, shipping and more.

According to Amazon, people in customer fulfillment and transportation roles can earn on average $20.50 per hour.

Full-time and part-time jobs are available, and shift hours are flexible, according to the release.

You can apply now at amazon.com/apply.