LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Amazon plans to build a new same-day delivery facility that will create hundreds of jobs as the e-commerce giant continues expanding its significant presence in Kentucky. The 324,500-square-foot facility, planned for 8001 Air Commerce Drive, will use advanced robotics and streamlined fulfillment technology to process tens of thousands of customer orders daily while supporting 1-hour and 3-hour delivery services for Prime members, according to a report from the Lane Report.
Full-time employees at the facility are expected to earn an average of $23 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage beginning on their first day. The company also offers up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, 401(k) matching and access to its Career Choice education program, which funds college tuition and workforce training.
“This Louisville facility is designed to power the ultra-fast delivery speeds that Kentucky customers increasingly expect,” said Deborah Massie, Amazon’s regional economic development manager. “Louisville is a natural fit for this kind of investment, and this site is the next step in building the infrastructure to make that speed and convenience a reality for customers across the region.”
The facility will feature autonomous mobile robots capable of transporting products throughout the building, allowing employees to work alongside automated systems. The technology is designed to reduce physical strain on workers while improving safety and operational efficiency. The expansion comes as Amazon opened its first Kentucky same-day delivery site in Louisville in April 2025, a 180,000-square-foot facility that employs more than 200 people.
Amazon says same-day delivery, free for Prime members on qualifying orders, is now available in more than 9,000 U.S. cities and towns, while 1-hour delivery is offered in hundreds of cities and 3-hour delivery reaches more than 2,000 cities and towns. The facility will also support expansion of grocery and prescription medication delivery, with Amazon having increased perishable groceries available through same-day delivery by more than 30%.
The Louisville investment adds to Amazon’s already substantial Kentucky footprint of more than 30 operational sites, including 12 fulfillment and sortation centers, five delivery stations, and an Amazon Air Hub. Amazon says it has invested more than $75 billion in Kentucky since 2010, supporting over 19,000 full- and part-time workers in the state, with operations estimated to support another 30,000 indirect jobs in construction, logistics and professional services.
Sources
- Lane Report (KY Business)
- Lane Report coverage of Amazon’s first Kentucky same-day delivery facility opening in Louisville
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