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Amazon.com Fulfillment Center in Whitestown, Indiana Hiring Several Hundred Full-time Positions

Thursday 26. June 2008 - Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced its Whitestown, Ind. fulfillment center, operated by Amazon.com.indc LLC, is looking to hire several hundred full-time hourly positions ahead of the facility's opening in late summer 2008.

The fulfillment center will be more than 600,000 square feet, located in Whitestown, Ind., 20 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The new facility will allow Amazon to serve its customers in the Midwest more efficiently. The company also plans to hire up to 1,700 temporary associates during peak seasons to meet demand for its products.

Amazon is currently recruiting for individuals seeking full-time employment opportunities. Candidates should be highly motivated with drive, ambition and a passion for giving customers a first-class shopping experience. Available positions include hourly roles in Picking, Packing and Receiving/Shipping.

We are hiring smart, friendly and dedicated people for our Whitestown facility to help us serve customers more quickly and efficiently, said Mike McKenna, vice president, Amazon fulfillment services. We focus on working hard, having fun and making history as Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company.

Open House events will be held on June 27, from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m, and June 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds Pavilion, located at 1300 East 100th South in Lebanon. Individuals are encouraged to attend these events to learn more and apply for hourly positions. Management positions can be applied for online at www.amazon.com/careers.