Gov. Deal announces 200 new jobs coming to Savannah (home, wages)

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Safavieh will build a 1.1 million-square-foot facility at the Savannah River International Trade Park. New jobs will include positions in operations.

“The new facility will triple our Savannah warehouse capacity by the end of 2018 and will be customized for rugs and furniture,” said Darius Yaraghi, principal of Safavieh.

“We are pleased that the State of Georgia and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) continue to invest in infrastructure which enables our expansion and allows us to create even more quality jobs in the region. Safavieh will continue to increase our facilities across the U.S. to provide better and faster service to the customer.”

Headquartered in New York City, Safavieh is a 103-year-old international home furnishings brand that focuses on rugs, furnishings and accents. Safavieh has conducted business in the Savannah area since 2012 and cited the Port of Savannah as a key factor in choosing to expand Southeastern operations.

“On behalf of GPA, I would like to thank the Georgia Department of Economic Development for their work to bring jobs and investment to our state,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. “We are excited to welcome Safavieh’s significant new expansion in the Savannah market. Private sector commitments such as this show confidence in Savannah’s continued success as a cargo hub for the U.S. Southeast. Safavieh’s announcement is another example of the jobs and opportunity drawn by Georgia’s pro-business climate and logistical advantages.”

Gov. Deal announces 200 new jobs coming to Savannah

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More $10/hr warehouse jobs! Yay!

Correction: $10/hr if you have a forklift endorsement. $8.50 for general labor.

Yes the port is booming, but these are not the kinds of jobs that help an economy. If anything, they help keep wages low in the area.