Amazon opened a new delivery station in Pullman Friday, Oct. 24, aiming to bring same-day delivery to the Palouse region. Station operations will ramp up though the holiday season. Two-day delivery is currently available. Same-day delivery will be available by the end of the year.
Groceries, household goods and personal care products such paper towels, diapers, and pet food will be available for same-day delivery, according to Amazon Regional Public Relations Specialist Farah Jad.
“The Pullman location will significantly improve access to everyday essentials throughout the area, where many communities are located far from major retail centers,” Jad wrote in an email to The Argonaut.
The 28,000-square-foot facility is part of Amazon’s $4 billion investment to enhance delivery speed in rural America. It is located at the intersection of Pullman Airport Road and Washington State Route 270 near the Idaho-Washington state line in Whitman County. Since 2010, Amazon has invested $349.6 billion in the Evergreen State through infrastructure development and employee compensation, according to Jad.
The Pullman location adds to Amazon’s growing presence in Washington state, which includes more than 92,000 employees. According to Jad, there are hundreds of positions for the Palouse region. Full-time and part-time warehouse and delivery driver job applications are available online.
“Beyond direct employment, the last-mile facility will strengthen Pullman’s position as a logistics and delivery hub for the Palouse region, helping local small businesses reach more customers through Amazon’s marketplace,” wrote Jad.
Customers can see what items are available for same-day delivery by visiting amazon.com/samedaystore.
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