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Amazon announces 1,000 job fulfillment center plans in Canton

Amazon has unveiled plans to bring 1,000 jobs to a new warehouse about 12 miles west of Columbiana County.

Tuesday, October 12th 2021, 10:41 AM EDT

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Tuesday, October 12th 2021, 10:43 AM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

CANTON, Ohio - Amazon has unveiled plans to bring 1,000 jobs to a new warehouse about 12 miles west of Columbiana County.

The Ohio Governor’s office announced on Tuesday that the internet-based retailer plans to build a one-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Canton.

The center will open next year at 3550 Columbus Road NE in Stark County.

According to a news release from the state, Amazon will offer an average starting wage of $18 per hour along with health benefits, paid time off, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

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