2,500 Hires in New Ohio Fulfillment Centers to Work Alongside Robots, Amazon Says

Amazon plans to open two new Ohio fulfillment centers in Akron and Rossford, it said Monday. The facilities will create more than 2,500 full-time jobs “and opportunities to work alongside Amazon robotics,” it said. The fulfillment center footprints are over 700,000 square feet and will be used to pick, pack and ship small items such as books, electronics and toys to customers.