Oelwein Hiring:Part-Time Cargo Associate
Posted on December 28, 2025
Local Job Overview: Oelwein
Role Essentials
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Oelwein environment.
- Requirements: Willingness to learn and work in Oelwein.
- Earnings: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $24.2k/Year)
- Excellent work-life balance in Oelwein.
- Based in: Oelwein, IA
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Hiring: Amazon Air
- Status: Roles filling fast.
- New Opening: Part-Time Cargo Associate
- This Oelwein-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Amazon Air team in Oelwein, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Oelwein, a key hub for the Aviation And Logistics industry.
Launch Your Career with Amazon Air
Join the team that keeps the world moving. As an Air Cargo Associate at our premier Air Hub, you will play a critical role in the loading and unloading of Amazon Air aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to work airside on the ramp and inside the gateway facility, ensuring packages make their flight on time.
Core Responsibilities
- Aircraft Handling: Safely load and unload Unit Load Devices (ULDs) from aircraft using specialized ground support equipment (GSE).
- Cargo Sorting: Sort and stage air cargo containers based on destination and flight schedules.
- Ramp Safety: Operate effectively in a high-security airfield environment, adhering to strict FAA and Amazon safety regulations.
- Equipment Operation: Drive tugs, belt loaders, and operate cargo lifts (training provided).
Work Environment
This role involves working outdoors on the tarmac in various weather conditions as well as inside the warehouse. Security clearance and background checks are mandatory for airside access.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages with shift differentials for overnight air operations.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition support for aviation-related certifications.
- 401(k) with company match.