Amazon.com to bring more than 1,500 jobs to Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Seattle-based Amazon.com is opening a fulfillment center in Spokane, promising more than 1,500 full-time jobs.

The company announced on Friday that it was opening its first fulfillment center in eastern Washington.

The 600,000-square foot center will be built near the Spokane International Airport.

Amazon says its employees earn competitive wages and benefits.

The employees will pick and ship items to customers.