“We’re thrilled to be creating more than 1,000 full time jobs with benefits in Virginia,” said Ty Rogers, Amazon spokesman. “We’re currently hiring for hundreds of those jobs in Chesterfield and Dinwiddie Counties.”

The types of positions that Amazon is currently trying to fill are warehouse type jobs.

“What we have available now are Lead Warehouse Associate and Warehouse Associate roles,” Rogers said. “Candidates can learn more about those jobs and apply online at www.WorkAtAmazonFulfillment.com.  

“[Amazon] offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and company stock and many of our employees start in hourly positions and build a career with Amazon.  We will be holding hiring events throughout the summer and expect the fulfillment centers to open in the fall,” Rogers said.