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BHM1 — Amazon Fulfillment Center BHM1 | Amazon FBA Warehouse in BESSEMER, AL

BHM1 Amazon Fulfillment Center – Bessemer, AL 35022 (2026 Complete Guide)

Warehouse code: BHM1
Facility type: Robotics fulfillment center
Full address: 975 Powder Plant Road, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States
Scale: 855,000 square feet on 133 acres
Opened: April 2020
Capital investment: $325 million
Workforce size: ~1,500 employees
Operating hours: 24/7

Note: This guide summarizes common practices and experiences for BHM1. For any shipment, Amazon's current Seller Central and Carrier Central documentation always takes priority.

1. Why BHM1 matters in Amazon's network (2026 snapshot)

BHM1 is Amazon's 855,000 square foot robotics fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama—built on 133 acres of former U.S. Steel property with a $325 million investment. The facility employs approximately 1,500 workers and uses hundreds of robots and 22 miles of conveyor belts for sorting and stocking.

Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro and a historic industrial center:

I-20/I-59 – east-west corridors connecting Atlanta and Mississippi
I-65 – north-south corridor through Alabama
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) – air cargo
BNSF/Norfolk Southern rail – intermodal connectivity
Central Alabama location – serves the state's population center

BHM1 opened in April 2020 during the pandemic-driven e-commerce surge and became nationally notable during the 2021 Amazon Labor Union organizing effort, one of the most watched union campaigns in US history.

2. Core questions from FBA sellers & truck drivers

2.1 Do I need an appointment?

Yes—appointments required via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7–14 days ahead, 2–3 weeks in Q4.

2.2 What pallet and packaging rules apply?

Standard FBA: 48"x40" GMA pallets, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs. Alabama's summer humidity requires moisture protection.

2.3 What are the most common causes of rejection?

Appointment issues, non-compliant pallets, labeling errors, paperwork mismatches, and severe weather delays (Alabama is in Tornado Alley).

3. Traffic, routing and parking tips

Approach: From I-20/I-59, take Exit 108 (Powder Plant Road) and head south. The facility is at 975 Powder Plant Road.

Truck stops:

Truck Stop	Location	Features
Pilot Travel Center	I-20/I-59, Bessemer	Full services, overnight, showers
Love's Travel Stop	I-65, Alabaster	Diesel, parking, 24-hour
TA Travel Center	I-65 corridor	Full services

Hotels: Hampton Inn Bessemer (~5 mi), Holiday Inn Express Birmingham SW (~8 mi)

4. Nearby Amazon facilities

HSV1 (Madison, AL, 1.08M sqft), ATL6 (East Point, GA), MGE1 (Braselton, GA), MEM1 (Memphis, TN)

5. Quick FAQ

Q1: BHM1 is 855,000 sqft with $325M investment and 22 miles of conveyors.
Q2: Opened April 2020 on former U.S. Steel property.
Q3: Employs ~1,500 workers with robotics.
Q4: Appointments required via Carrier Central.

Last updated: March 14, 2026