Amazon Fulfillment Services in Hebron, Ky. Hiring More Than 2000 Temporary Positions for the 2010 Holiday Season

HEBRON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that Staff Management is seeking to hire over two thousand holiday positions for the Amazon Hebron, Ky. fulfillment center, operated by Amazon.com.kydc LLC.

“Temporary associates enjoy a fast-paced, fun environment at Amazon”

Candidates should be highly motivated with drive, ambition and a passion for providing customers a first-class shopping experience. Available positions include full-time and part-time roles in Picking, Packing and Receiving/Shipping and will require standing, walking and lifting on a regular basis. A high school diploma/GED and the ability to pass a background check are required.

“We are looking to hire smart, friendly and dedicated people to help us deliver a great experience for our customers during this holiday season,” said Dave Clark, vice president, Amazon North America Operations. “We focus on working hard, having fun and making history at all of our facilities across the United States.”

“Temporary associates enjoy a fast-paced, fun environment at Amazon,” said Gene Ivey, account director, Staff Management. “These positions are a great opportunity to earn extra holiday dollars. In addition, five temporary associates will be given the opportunity to win an all-expenses paid cruise to the Caribbean, provided by Staff Management, upon completion of the assignment.”

For more information on these positions, please call Staff Management at 877-980-5627. Media should contact 206-266-7180 for more details.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.