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Amazon is hiring 18K new employees this holiday season in Virginia and Maryland

The e-commerce giant is hiring 18,000 employees in Maryland and Virginia this holiday season.

MARYLAND, USA — Santa Claus is coming to town and so is Amazon. 

The e-commerce giant is hiring 18,000 employees in Maryland and Virginia this holiday season. Amazon announced Thursday that it would be hiring 250,000 people throughout the entire country for full-time, seasonal, and part-time positions. 

Roles from packing and picking to sorting and shipping will be available. On average the roles pay more than $20.50 an hour and up to $28 depending on the location. 

In Virginia, Amazon positions will be available at the following locations:

  • Richmond: more than 3,000 employees
  • Hampton Roads: more than 2,500 employees
  • Fishersville: more than 500 employees 

In Maryland, Amazon positions will be available at the following locations:

  • Baltimore: more than 7,500 employees
  • Hagerstown: more than 650 employees
  • Prince George’s County: more than 400 employees

With the holidays quickly approaching this is a great opportunity for students on break, people looking for some extra cash for gifts, or anyone interested in a flexible work schedule. 

Job positions include: 

  • Stowing
  • Picking
  • Packing
  • Sorting
  • Shipping customer orders and more!

For those interested in earning some extra cash for this year’s stocking stuffers apply here

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