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Transportation Associate

Amazon
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Hybrid (Greenfield, IN)$26/hr - $28/hrfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Transportation Associates perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities, conduct yard audits, and operate multiple vehicle types to support Amazon’s transportation network. Role involves safety-focused operations, DOT/CDL readiness, and potential CDL/DQF involvement depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Make safety a priority by adhering to company rules and regulations; enforce safety measures for all yard and vehicle operations.
  • Perform yard functions to ensure trailers arrive/depart on time and maintain workflow for buildings; support site operations, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers.
  • Be trained to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations.
  • Learn and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies related to those regulations.
  • Complete driver vehicle inspection reports and notify managers of maintenance or delivery issues.
  • Follow hostler and delivery schedules, track and report working hours and breaks in compliance with policy and regulations; adhere to yard safety policies and traffic laws.
  • Support the business as needed by acting as a peer trainer or by working at nearby site locations.
  • Drive, maneuver, and load/unload trucks using approved equipment (e.g., pallet jack).
  • Potential opportunity to earn a CDL and have it paid for by Amazon; DOT/DQF requirements may apply based on business needs.

Qualifications

  • Hold a valid and active driver’s license
  • High School or equivalent diploma
  • 21 years or older
  • Ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines in English
  • Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, reach
  • Work 40 hours/week with overtime as required
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

Skills

Required:Safety complianceCommunicationVehicle operation (CMVs)

Benefits

  • Starting pay is hourly with shift differential depending on shift; benefits include EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching from Day 1 of employment
  • Company-paid CDL training potential depending on business need
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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