Thomas said the company plans to hire about 300 people to work at the site, which will sort packages for delivery within a 200-mile radius.

“It is nice to see corporations recognizing Hanover as a destination for business,” Thomas said. “It goes a long way to helping us attract other like-minded businesses.”

Amazon already operates two large fulfillment centers in the Richmond region, in the Meadowville Technology Park in Chesterfield County and Dinwiddie Commerce Park in Dinwiddie County. Together, those facilities can employ up to several thousand people depending on the company’s seasonal needs.

In addition to those fulfillment centers, Amazon opened a distribution hub in 2015 on Dabney Road in Henrico for its Prime Now service, which provides one-hour delivery of thousands of items.

Amazon did not seek any local or state incentives for the project in Hanover, Thomas said.

He said the county expedited the permitting process so Amazon could occupy the building by September.

“Devon USA had the vision to build this building,” Thomas said. “No sooner had they begun construction than Amazon came knocking and said they were interested in the facility.”