Amazon launches same-day delivery site in Daytona Beach with more than 100 new jobs

Amazon has opened a new same-day delivery facility in Daytona Beach, expanding the online retailer's footprint in Volusia County just ahead of the holiday rush. The site began operating as the company gears up for the busy holiday shopping season.

The location is Amazon's sixth facility in the county, reflecting the company's continued expansion in the region and its growing logistics network across Central Florida.

Unlike the company's massive regional distribution centers, the Daytona Beach site is a smaller operation that handles fulfillment, sorting and delivery under a single roof. Amazon says the design cuts shipping times dramatically, turning what once took days into a matter of hours for local customers.

Eligible orders processed at the facility can now reach customers in roughly five hours. Prime members who want their purchases even sooner can pay an extra fee to receive items within a window of one to three hours.

The opening also brings more than 100 full-time roles to the Daytona Beach area. Starting pay for the new positions is set at $20 per hour, and the jobs include benefits on top of the hourly wage.

Local economic development leaders welcomed the news. "We're thrilled with the commitment the company has with our county, and very, very pleased at the employment opportunities that are offered," said Keith Norden of the Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation.

Not every detail of the project has been made public. Amazon has not disclosed the size of the Daytona Beach facility, and it remains unclear how much Prime members will have to pay in extra fees to access the faster one to three hour delivery window.

The debut coincides with a wider seasonal hiring push by Amazon across Central Florida. The company says it is seeking more than 2,000 additional workers in the region to handle the expected surge in holiday order volume, on top of the permanent jobs being created at the new facility.

Residents shopping in the area said the new jobs are a welcome sight. "People need jobs," said Michelle Magwood, a local shopper. "They need to work and that's a good opportunity. I have a son that works for Amazon and he loves it."

Job seekers can browse open positions and submit applications through the company's hiring portal at amazon.com/localjobs.