Hundreds of people attended Amazon’s hiring event in North Haven on Tuesday.
It is the first of five events, focused on hiring 1,800 new employees for the new Amazon fulfillment center in North Haven.
Applicants can apply online, then pick a hiring event to take a drug screening and provide necessary proof of citizenship forms.
The starting salary is $15 per hour and full-time employees get benefits on day one.
NBC Connecticut spoke with several applicants excited by the job opportunity.
“Very, very excited,” said John Sturtz, an applicant from Westbrook. “I always wanted to work in a warehouse and I’m good with working with my hands so I think this would be a good fit for me.”
“It’s a new position for me because I am really a CNA but I wanted to try something different and I’m hoping to get hired,” said Marilyn Whichard, an applicant from North Haven.
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Although North Haven’s new facility is highly automated, it can still be a physically demanding job.
“A great opportunity but you know, you’re on your feet most of the time, you’re moving very quickly, you’re expected to reach a level of accuracy and safety is very important to Amazon,” said Ann Harrison, the communications director for Workforce Alliance.
If all goes well, an Amazon spokesperson said people will be walking out with contingent job offers.
The next hiring events for Amazon’s North Haven location are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- July 9, North Haven High School, 221 Elm St., North Haven
- July 17, Wallingford Public Library, 220 North Main St., Wallingford
- July 24, American Job Center, 87 W. Main St., Meriden
- July 30, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church St., New Haven
- Aug. 1, Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham
