ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Amazon recently opened its first facility in the Upper Peninsula. Now, the international retailer is looking to grow its team.
On Thursday, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and Amazon representatives hosted a job fair. Participants learned about entry-level positions available at the new warehouse, located on 6th Avenue North in Escanaba.
According to its website, Amazon employs more than 1.5 million people worldwide. According to Michigan Works!, that type of employer can make a big difference in local job markets.
“I think it’s going to have a huge impact,” said Tonya Heikkinen, Business Services Manager at Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! “It allows those job seekers that are either looking for part-time work, which could be four hours per week, up to full-time work, which is 40 hours per week. It gives a lot of options for those job seekers that need a little bit of variance.”
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! has a team of specialists that offer step-by-step support for those on the hunt for a new job, whether at Amazon or another employer. To learn more, visit upmichiganworks.org.
