Amazon's  first fulfillment center in Oklahoma expected to create 1,500 jobs

The 600,000 square-foot facility will be located in Oklahoma and will create more than 1,500 full-time jobs.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Amazon announced Saturday that it will open its first fulfillment center in Oklahoma City by the end of 2019.

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The 600,000 square-foot facility will be located in Oklahoma and will create more than 1,500 full-time jobs, according to a news release from the company:

Those interested in learning about working at an Amazon fulfillment center may visit AmazonDelivers.jobs.

"We're excited to open our first fulfillment center in Oklahoma and in a city with an outstanding workforce and a commitment to providing great opportunities for employment," said Mark Stewart, Amazon's Vice President of North America Customer Fulfillment. "Amazon is committed to creating a positive economic impact in Oklahoma City and enhancing the customer experience throughout the region."

The facility will be responsible for packing and shipping small items to customers.