Amazon announced that it will hire over 300,000 workers in the United States for the 2026 holiday season, including more than 21,000 in Florida, who will have opportunities for temporary, part-time, and permanent positions, with an average wage of $20 per hour for seasonal workers.
The company confirmed on Tuesday that the hiring will include temporary, part-time, and permanent positions at its storage, distribution, and logistics operations centers across the country.
Temporary workers will receive an average wage of $20 per hour. For regular full-time employees, the minimum starting wage will be $20 per hour, while the average salary in Amazon's core operations is approaching $24 per hour.
Opportunities may be particularly appealing for Cubans living in Florida, where Amazon has an extensive network of facilities and will continue to post job openings in the coming weeks.
More than 21,000 hires in Florida, including 2,000 in Tampa Bay
According to Business Observer, which cited information from the company, Amazon expects to hire more than 21,000 workers in Florida, with over 2,000 of those in the Tampa Bay area.
The figure represents an opportunity for those seeking employment in the state, particularly in regions with a significant Cuban presence, such as Miami-Dade, Broward, Orlando, and Tampa.
However, it has not yet been confirmed how many spots in this campaign will specifically correspond to Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orlando.
Interested parties should consult the official contracting platform to find out about the available opportunities in their city or zip code.
Amazon currently has 35 storage and sorting centers, 37 delivery stations, and an air operations center in Florida, according to data released by Business Observer.
How to apply for a job at Amazon?
The company announced that it will publish new job openings every week from October to December, so it recommends checking its official channels regularly.
Those interested can directly access the Amazon job platform or visit amazon.com/localjobs.
From there, you can search for opportunities based on your location, check available shifts, and submit your application online.
To locate jobs in Florida, applicants can enter cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa, as well as their respective zip codes.
Amazon also offers the option to receive alerts about new job openings by sending a text message with the word JOB to 31432.
Availability is constantly changing, and some positions may be filled quickly.
What requirements must applicants meet?
The specific requirements depend on the position, but for typical jobs in warehouses, Amazon states that candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet the relevant safety and hiring conditions.
They must also present identification documents and prove that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
This means that Cubans interested in applying for jobs must have a migration status that allows them to work, whether through permanent residency, citizenship, or another valid work authorization.
According to the official Amazon instructions in Spanish, the hiring process begins with an online application, selecting a shift, and scheduling a pre-employment appointment.
During that appointment, the required documents are verified and the corresponding procedures are completed.
New medical benefits starting January 2027
In addition to salaries, Amazon announced an expansion of medical coverage for its eligible temporary employees.
Starting January 1, 2027, seasonal workers who work at least 30 hours per week will have access to health plans from their first day of eligible employment.
The announced options will start with premiums of five dollars per week and copayments from five dollars.
Those who were hired before that date and continue to work under the required conditions will be able to access the benefit starting January 1.
The company also reminded that some temporary workers have the possibility of transitioning to permanent employees, although that transition is not guaranteed.
Union questions working conditions
The announcement also sparked union criticism. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), a U.S. union representing workers in retail and warehouses, questioned the working conditions during peak activity periods on Tuesday.
Its president, Stuart Appelbaum, warned that the new benefits do not on their own resolve issues related to injuries, workloads, and productivity demands in logistics centers.
The organization asked Amazon to ensure safe working conditions and to respect the rights to union organization.
This year's hiring exceeds the 250,000 new positions announced by Amazon for each of the previous three holiday seasons, representing an increase of at least 20%.
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