Amazon.com Inc. announced Monday plans to open its first fulfillment center in Colorado, which the e-commerce giant said it expects will create 1,000 new full-time jobs. The one-million square foot facility will be opened in Aurora, which is less than 20 miles north of Denver. Amazon said the new jobs will pay 30% more than traditional retail jobs and receive benefits, including tuition reimbursement. Amazon already has “hundreds” of employees working at a sortation center in Aurora. Amazon’s stock, which slipped 0.3% in premarket trade, has rallied 36% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 19%.
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