Jacksonville Amazon job fairs begin Monday

Amazon is kicking off a week-long job fair Monday to staff it's brand new fulfillment centers in Jacksonville.

The online retail giant is looking to fill thousands of new jobs in our area and the first event starts today at the Legends Center on Soutel Drive.

If you’re interested you must be at least 18-years-old and have a your high school diploma or equivalent.

• Monday, July 10, at Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr.;

• Wednesday, July 12, at Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr.;

• Friday, July 14, at Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr.;

• Monday, July 17, at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St;

• Wednesday, July 19, at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St;

• Friday, July 21, at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St

All of the job fairs start at 10 a.m and are scheduled to end at 3 p.m.

The west side facility near Cecil Commerce Center and International Airport Boulevard will add 1,000 jobs.

The distribution center in north Jacksonville is supposed to hire 1,500 people.

Full-time jobs are available with benefits.

Cox Media Group