Amazon opens second fulfillment center in Oregon's capital

SEATTLE — Amazon.com on Monday announced plans to open its second Oregon fulfillment center in Salem, Ore. The company recently announced other commitments to Oregon, including an upcoming fulfillment center in Troutdale. Amazon currently operates a sortation center in Hillsboro and Prime Now hub in Portland.



“We are excited to continue growing in Oregon, creating 1,000 full-time jobs in Salem,” stated Sanjay Shah, VP North America customer fulfillment, Amazon. “The support of Gov. [Kate] Brown, local leaders and many others have been instrumental in our decision to locate the new fulfillment center in the state capital, and we are grateful for the support we’ve received.”



Associates at the one million square foot facility will pick, pack and ship larger customer items, such as sports equipment, gardening tools and pet food.



The Salem project is being developed by Capstone Partners and PCCP.

The company is also planning to open a fulfillment center in Ohio, to be developed in partnership with Seefried Industrial Properties.