Amazon’s New Tyler Delivery Facility Could Mean More Jobs Than Announced

(KNUE-FM) Just about everyone in East Texas has heard at this point that there will be a new Amazon delivery facility that will be opening later this year. This is wonderful news, not only because we will be receiving our packages quicker, but it is also going to bring new job opportunities to our area.

Where Will the New Amazon Facility Be in Tyler?

My co-worker, Michael Gibson released the details on the location of the new Amazon facility as it will be situated off Highway 155, inside the North Tyler Commerce Park.

The facility should be open by the end of October and should create around 100 full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs.

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How Many Jobs Will Amazon Create in Tyler?

While it’s exciting to hear about 100 new jobs being created in our area, I wonder if the number is actually higher than that. The reason I bring that up is because there will also be new Amazon delivery drivers who will work as independent contractors, similar to Uber or Lyft drivers.

There are lots of Uber, Uber Eats, Lyft, Spark (for Walmart), Instacart, DoorDash, and other delivery drivers here in East Texas. It will be interesting to see if more drivers switch to Amazon or if they stay with their normal driving apps, I am sure it will mostly have to do with how much Amazon pays their independent contractors.

Amazon Flex: How to Sign Up as a Driver

If you’re interested in making some extra cash when the new Amazon delivery facility opens here in Tyler, you’re going to want to sign up for their driver program called Amazon Flex. If you start driving for Amazon I would love to know about your experience, send me an email, billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com