Amazon announced Monday their plan to open two new fulfillment centers in Ohio, with one being in Rossford and the other in Akron.
According to Business Wire, this will create more than 2,500 full-time jobs in Rossford and Akron.
Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon III shared the news on Facebook Monday morning.
“This development makes all of Wood County and Lucas County better. It's going to mean a lot of really good jobs for a thousand plus people! And it's going to raise the profile of our great city and the crossroads out there,” Mackinnon said later to reporters.
State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, said this is a tremendous win for Wood County.
Amazon said Ohio is a great place to do business and it is excited to expand their reach in the Buckeye State.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine also said on Twitter that the news shows large companies have confidence in the state.
Business Wire said the fulfillment center in Rossford will be used to pick, pack and ship small items to customers.
Construction is expected to be completed in August 2020.
Less than 10 miles down the road from where the site will be is Penta Career Center. Educators there are said they were excited about this project for their students.
This year, students will have a brand new robotics lab that gives students hands-on training with machines that are used in centers like Amazon.
“Anytime there's an opportunity for our students to go into the workplace, that's what we want to be about. And we've been thinking about these, not only with the newest development down the road but obviously this is in-demand across the state and the region. So, we want to make sure we're adapting, modifying and growing our programs to help meet those needs” Ed Ewers, Assistant Superintendent of Penta Career Center, said.
Amazon offers $15 minimum wage as well as other benefits like medical, vision and dental for full-time employees, according to Business Wire.