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Are fulfillment center jobs a good fit for laid-off retail workers?

by Marielle Segarra
Jan 5, 2018
They pay better, but require different skills.
Workers pack and ship customer orders at the 750,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center in August in Romeoville, Illinois.
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Holiday season fills campgrounds with Amazon workers

by Amy Scott
Dec 21, 2017
The retailer's CamperForce program recruits RV travelers for seasonal work.
The Sweazeas' camper, decked out for Christmas.
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These days, the holiday magic happens in warehouses

by Reema Khrais
Dec 14, 2017
With online shopping now a $400 billion industry, fulfillment centers and warehouses are central to the season.
During the holiday season, orders to consumers nearly double at AMS Fulfillment Services, a company located outside of Los Angeles.
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