LEXINGTON, Ky. — Amazon announced plans to open its first same-day delivery facility in Lexington, a 224,000-square-foot operation that will create 150 full- and part-time jobs and bring one-hour delivery service to the region for the first time, according to The Lane Report.
The facility, located at 1501 McGrathiana Parkway, is expected to begin operations in 2027. It will use advanced robotics and autonomous mobile robots to process tens of thousands of customer orders daily, reducing physically demanding tasks while allowing employees to focus on other fulfillment operations.
Full-time employees will receive an average compensation of $23 per hour, along with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) with company match, stock options and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees will also be eligible for Amazon’s Career Choice program, which funds college tuition and other educational opportunities.
The facility will enable Lexington-area customers to access Amazon’s one-hour, three-hour and free same-day delivery options on millions of products. The project represents another major expansion by one of Kentucky’s largest private-sector employers and highlights the region’s growing role in the company’s logistics network.
“Amazon is one of our largest private employers. Their investment in Lexington continues to grow, reflecting the strength of our economy and our workforce,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. She noted that Fayette County recently reached a record employment level of more than 171,000 workers.
Deborah Massie, Amazon’s regional economic development manager, said the decision to expand in Lexington reflects confidence in the region’s workforce and continued economic growth. “Lexington is a growing market with a skilled workforce, and this investment reflects our commitment to serving customers across the region,” she said.
The Lexington facility adds to Amazon’s substantial presence in Kentucky. The company has made more than 30 operational investments across the state, including 12 fulfillment and sortation centers, five delivery stations and the Amazon Air Hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $75 billion in Kentucky and currently employs more than 19,000 full- and part-time workers in the state.
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