A new facility coming to Kern County is expected to bring nearly 1,500 jobs.
Construction is already underway for the Amazon Fulfillment Center, a 2 million square foot building located near Meadows Airport, according to Ryan Alsop, Kern County Administrative Officer.
It’s true! Amazon is coming to #KernCounty, next to Meadows Field. Bringing 1,000+ jobs. Approx. 2 Million sq. ft. fulfillment facility. Permits done, escrow closed, construction starting now. Kern is serious about economic development @KernCAO @KGETnews @23ABCNews— County of Kern (@CountyofKern) August 27, 2018
The center is expected to bring 1,000 to 1,500 jobs, Alsop said.
Supervisors are expected to bring up the new facility at Tuesday’s meeting.
There was no word on when the facility will begin hiring.
A fulfillment center picks, packs and ships products ordered online, according to Amazon’s website.
