
A new Amazon distribution center will be constructed in the town of Boyce in Rapides Parish. President and CEO of Central Louisiana Jim Clinton said while many companies tend to set up distribution hubs along Interstates 10 and 20, they are beginning to see breakthroughs in the past year with Lowes and now Amazon for Central Louisiana.
“We hope this signals a company’s ability to see a location between those two interstates can make a lot of sense,” said Clinton.
Clinton said site prep for the 65,000-square-foot facility located along Highway 1 off Rapides Station Road is already underway.
We know that most of the salaries for customer fulfillment and transportation will be between $17 and $28 an hour. We know that there will be both full-time and part-time jobs,” said Clinton.
Clinton said they are excited to have Amazon, one of the most recognized brands in the world coming to Boyce and they hope others follow their lead.
“Obviously we’re very happy with what we have, but it’s economic development we always want more,” said Clinton.
Louisiana Central along with the Boyce Chamber of Commerce will share hiring information for Amazon when it becomes available on their website and social media pages.
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