ORANGEBURG, S.C. – As part of its continued investment in South Carolina, Amazon today announced that its new last-mile delivery facility in Orangeburg is now fully operational and serving customers throughout the region. This facility will help improve delivery speeds for customers, boost local economic growth, and create dozens of jobs and driver opportunities. Since 2010, Amazon has created more than 6,000 full-and part-time jobs and invested over $8.5 billion in South Carolina.
The new 39,000-square-foot delivery station, made possible through a county land transaction, sits on 10 acres in John W. Matthews, Jr. Industrial Park. The site expands Amazon's ability to serve customers efficiently while creating jobs in the Orangeburg community. Packages arrive from fulfillment and sortation centers, are sorted by route, and delivered to customers through Amazon's delivery service partners.
“We’re excited to join the Orangeburg community with our new last-mile delivery station,” said Sam Blatt, Amazon’s Senior Manager of Economic Development for South Carolina. “South Carolina continues to be a great place for Amazon to invest and grow, and this facility helps us deliver for customers while creating quality jobs with competitive wages up to $19 per hour. Our partnership with Orangeburg County throughout this project has been valuable, and we’re very thankful for their support.”
Amazon ensures competitive pay for positions within its customer fulfillment and transportation networks in the US. Full-time employees have access to comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including full health, vision and dental, 401(k) with 50 percent company match and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. In addition, full-time hourly employees have access to continuing education opportunities through the company’s upskilling program, Career Choice, in which Amazon will pre-pay tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.
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ADDITIONAL QUOTES
“Orangeburg County is proud to welcome Amazon to the John W. Matthews, Jr. Industrial Park. This announcement represents new opportunities and continued growth for the people of our community. The jobs created through this investment will have a lasting impact for families right here at home. We are grateful for Amazon’s confidence in Orangeburg County and for the teamwork that made this day possible.”
– Johnnie Wright, Sr., Chairman, Orangeburg County Council
“Amazon’s new facility reflects the strong partnerships and hard work that drive progress in Orangeburg County. From planning to construction, this has been a true team effort. We’re proud to support Amazon as it begins operations here, and we’ll continue doing the work that helps our community grow and succeed for years to come.”
– Harold Young, County Administrator, Orangeburg County
“Amazon’s decision to locate in the John W. Matthews, Jr. Industrial Park is a strong statement about Orangeburg County’s site readiness and strategic location. Success in economic development doesn’t happen overnight — it takes teamwork, persistence, and belief in what we’re building here. This project is another step forward for our community, and we’re proud to welcome Amazon as a partner in Orangeburg County’s continued growth and progress.”
– Ken Middleton, Chairman, Orangeburg County Development Commission
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, Earth’s best employer, and Earth’s safest place to work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.
About Orangeburg County Development Commission
The Orangeburg County Development Commission (OCDC) is the primary economic development agency for Orangeburg County, South Carolina, advancing initiatives that position the county as a competitive destination for business growth and investment. Serving as a central hub for economic development, OCDC collaborates with a broad network of stakeholders—including industry leaders, government entities, site selectors, educational institutions, and workforce partners—at every level. Core functions include business recruitment, business retention and expansion, infrastructure development, workforce development, site readiness, data research, and marketing. Learn more at www.ocdc.com.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEDIA CONTACT:
Ciara Williams
Business Recruitment & Marketing Manager
Orangeburg County Development Commission
803-536-3333