While many are worried about the economy, Amazon says it is working to fill all 1,500 full-time jobs at its Bessemer fulfillment center and that its timeline for opening the center within the next month remains in place.

The online retailer, which is seeing a surge of business in the wake of the coronavirus containment measures, also said it expects to add more jobs to the state’s workforce.

An Amazon spokesman said hiring is still “on track” in Bessemer. “In addition, we expect to add more than 600 jobs in Alabama,” the spokesman said.

This week Amazon announced it is opening 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in fulfillment centers and its delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service.

The 850,000-square-foot fulfillment center is located at 975 Powder Plant Rd. in Bessemer.

Interested candidates can apply online here.

Construction on the multi-floor fulfillment center began on a 100-plus-acre site in October 2018. The building will be divided into receiving and storing merchandise, then order fulfillment and shipping out. When up and running, it will hold millions of items and be able to dispatch more than 100,000 orders a day, with workers and robots handling orders.

According to the company, job candidates must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent to be considered. Workers can start as soon as one week, the company says.

When applying, candidates may indicate a shift preference and select an appointment time to attend an upcoming hiring event and orientation. They can also get information to sign up for text alerts for jobs in Bessemer, Mobile, Pensacola and driver jobs.

Shift schedules will vary. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. On the website, jobseekers can watch a video on how to work with Amazon robots, and track their application status.

Amazon offers up to $18 an hour, as well as healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, up to 20 weeks paid parental leave and Amazon’s Career Choice program, which pre-pays 95 percent of tuition for courses in high-demand fields.