Fairbanks Amazon Warehouse Hits Milestone with Over 1 Million Packages Delivered

A new Amazon delivery warehouse in Fairbanks has achieved a significant milestone since its inauguration in December 2024, processing and delivering over **1 million packages** to customers’ doorsteps. The facility, which operates at full capacity, sees an impressive average of **5,500 packages** processed each day.

The Fairbanks location employs a full workforce of **150 staff members**, including package sorters and delivery drivers. According to Station Manager Sydney Edge, the facility is preparing to expand its workforce with an additional **80 part-time positions** in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. This expansion reflects the growing demand for efficient delivery services in the region.

Community Integration and Service Expansion

Edge highlighted the unique aspects of operating in Fairbanks, noting that the warehouse has been designed to serve more remote areas effectively. “This is the last chance that you see Amazon touching the packages right before the customers get them,” she explained. The facility aims to enhance delivery times, with many items now arriving within the company’s **two-day promise**, a notable improvement from previous delivery timelines of two to three weeks.

The Amazon warehouse is categorized as a “Last Mile” facility, emphasizing its role in bringing products directly to customers. To support its employees, the warehouse has established various facilities, including an ablution room for “contemplation and prayer” and a lactation room, demonstrating a commitment to employee welfare.

Operational Efficiency and Future Plans

Packages processed at the Fairbanks facility are flown in by Prime Air to Fairbanks International Airport. After arriving, they are transported to the warehouse located off Airport Road. Here, a system of conveyor belts sorts the packages into bags, which are then loaded onto delivery trucks for one of approximately **30 established routes** in the Fairbanks area. Current delivery routes extend from **Murphy Dome Road** to **Salcha**, with plans to establish a route to **Nenana** in the future.

While the Fairbanks station primarily handles packages weighing under **50 pounds**, larger shipments are managed by the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS, which assist in managing the overall delivery volume. Notably, the Fairbanks facility will not handle deliveries to remote areas such as **Nome**, where all packages will continue to be processed through Anchorage, the only other delivery station in Alaska.

The efficient operation of the Fairbanks Amazon warehouse marks a significant step in enhancing delivery capabilities in Alaska, reflecting the company’s commitment to reaching customers in more isolated locations. As the facility gears up for the busy season ahead, it remains focused on improving service and integrating further with the local community.