Amazon
Transportation Associate
Smithfield, NC · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Education
- High school or equivalent diploma
About the job
Moves trailers and operates commercial vehicles in Amazon’s yard while coordinating yard activities and supporting safe, on-time transportation operations.
What you'll do
- Move trailers between docks and parking locations; operate vehicle types as business needs require.
- Coordinate yard activities, conduct audits, and support site teams and carriers to maintain trailer flow.
- Follow safety and DOT requirements, inspect equipment, and report maintenance or delivery issues.
What they ask for
- Valid and active driver’s license; eligible to drive under DOT requirements if CDL/DQF certification is requested.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- At least 21 years old and able to understand and follow job and safety guidelines in English.
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds and meet the stated physical, schedule, and overtime requirements.
Nice to have
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or completion of Career Choice CDL Course.
- Microsoft Office experience; strong communication and collaborative relationship-building skills.
Pay
25.00 - 27.00 USD hourly (base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential)
Tools
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Driver Qualification File (DQF), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), pallet jack
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