Amazon Canada to open new robotics fulfilment centre in Southwold Township, Ont.
by CM Staff
YXU1 will be a sortable fulfilment centre, where Amazon employees pick, pack, and ship customer orders such as books, toys, and housewares.
Amazon’s RWC4 robot: A robotic arm that sorts totes, the logistical units of an Amazon facility centre, by destination and builds pallets. (CNW Group/Amazon Canada)
TORONTO — On October 1st, Amazon Canada will open a two million square foot robotics fulfilment centre (YXU1) in Southwold Township, Ontario. In advance of the opening, Amazon aims to begin hiring in September with a goal of hiring more than 1,000 regular full-time employees.
YXU1 will be a sortable fulfilment centre, where Amazon employees pick, pack, and ship customer orders such as books, toys, and housewares. Employees will work alongside the latest advanced Amazon Robotics technology to process up to 750,000 items a day while leveraging the latest innovations that drive efficiency and safety. Employees at Amazon will also reportedly have the option to take advantage of continuing education programs, build new skills and ultimately grow their careers.
“Amazon is committed supporting the long-term economic vibrancy of Southwold Township,” said Harsh Khaitan, Director, Regional Operations at Amazon Canada. “By creating more than 1,000 good jobs and deploying our world-class logistics technology, we look forward to supporting this community and continuing to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
“We’re thrilled to have Amazon join our community. We are very much looking forward to the positive economic and social impact the opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre will bring to our area,” said Mayor Grant Jones, Township of Southwold. “The revitalization of the site offers new opportunities for our local residents and region for years to come.”
Starting in September, Amazon will begin hiring the more than 1,000 full-time positions that will be available at YXU1 at launch. Regular full-time employees at Amazon receive competitive wages as well as medical, vision, and dental coverage and a group RRSP plan. Amazon is also committed to providing employees with access to the education and skills training they need to grow their careers, offering a variety of company- funded training opportunities to help them transition into in-demand careers within the company and beyond.
Candidates interested in working at YXU1 are encouraged to visit www.amazon.ca/canadahourlyjobs starting September 1, 2023.
