The Georgia Department of Labor’s career centers in Athens and Gainesville will help Amazon, the world’s largest retailer, recruit 700 to 1,000 warehouse workers for its new distribution facility that is set to open on Aug. 1 in Jackson County.

The recruitments will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both career centers. The Athens Career Center is located at 150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive, and the Gainesville Career Center is located at 2756 Atlanta Highway. Representatives of the employer will be on-site at both locations to discuss employment opportunities with the company and explain the complete hiring process.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, or General Education Diploma. They also must be available to work four, 10-hour shifts per week and climb at least 45 feet.

The employer encourages applicants with no work history to apply.

Salaries will begin at $11 an hour and overtime is available. The company will offer employer-provided benefits.