Amazon Australia today officially opened a logistics site in West Gosford.
The distribution point for Amazon packages will enable the delivery of customer orders in-and-around the Central Coast.
New team members celebrated the opening with an Indigenous Smoking Ceremony today, conducted by a local Darkinjung elder.
And the good news for people looking for work: the arrival of the new site has created local operational jobs, as well as flexible earning opportunities with Amazon’s delivery service Amazon Flex.
Amazon Australia Director of Operations, Mindy Epsidio-Garcia said, “We’re pleased to contribute to the local economy through the creation of jobs and flexible earning opportunities for people in the area, and we look forward to delivering what our customers need and being an active member of the community.”
Site Lead, James Montecillo started his career at Amazon at the Kemps Creek Fulfilment Centre and has since gone on to lead Amazon Logistics sites in Bella Vista, Newcastle and now West Gosford.
“I was very excited to be given the opportunity to launch the West Gosford site; it’s a great community and team to be part of! What I love the most about this role is being able to see the delivery process from end to end and delighting customers with our delivery promises.”
Amazon logistics sites power the ‘last mile’ of the order process.
Packages are shipped to the West Gosford site from Amazon fulfilment centres, and are then picked up by Amazon Flex delivery partners to be delivered directly to customers.
Espidio-Garcia said, “The opening of our logistics site in West Gosford will enable us to provide an enhanced delivery experience for customers in the Central Coast.
“Building infrastructure closer to where our customers live enables us to deliver to them more efficiently, as well as creating exciting job opportunities for locals in a safe and positive work environment.”
People wanting to supplement their income can sign up to Amazon Flex.
The Flex systems involves people delivering Amazon packages to customers using their own vehicle.
The company said Amazon Flex provides drivers the opportunity to work when it suits them and earn extra money in their free time. Visit flex.amazon.com.au for more details.
The West Gosford site, in Marstan Close, is Amazon’s 11th Amazon Logistics site in Australia, joining the Mayfield West site in Newcastle to support the greater Central Coast and Hunter Region.
