Amazon will make on-the-spot offers at job fair

MACON, Ga. — Amazon is looking to fill about 500 part-time and full-time positions during a job fair in Georgia.

The company announced Friday that on-the-spot job offers will be made during the hiring event for Amazon's fulfillment center in south Bibb County.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderson Conference Center.

The new hires will pack and ship large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, pet food and household goods.

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Minimum wage at Amazon is $15 an hour.

Full-time employees also receive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, a 50% matched retirement plan as well as up to 20 weeks for maternity and family leave.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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