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Automotive Inventory Associate

CARMAX • Bristol, TN 37621 • Posted 30+ days ago

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As an Automotive Inventory Associate at CarMax, you will be part of a team that ensures the paintwork and interiors of vehicles meet CarMax's high standards. This role involves completing cosmetic inspections, repairing and replacing parts, performing paint retouching, and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization. You will work in a modern, climate-controlled environment and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Complete cosmetic inspections of vehicles, noting what's needed to transform them into cars we can be proud of and our customers will love
  • Repair and replace small plastic and other parts to ensure everything about the vehicle is in good working order
  • Perform paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing and buffing to make cars look as good as new
  • Follow and promote CarMax's high standards of safety, cleanliness and organization

Qualifications

Required

  • Experience in washing, waxing, cleaning and buffing, masking, sanding, grinding and applying paint; removing and replacing small parts, carrying out minor repairs
  • Manual dexterity and physical stamina, lift heavy objects, and walk and stand for extended periods of time
  • Customer focus and attention to detail
  • Possession of valid driver's license

About CARMAX

CarMax is an American retailer operating in the automotive industry, specializing in selling used cars. The company was founded in 1993 and has over 220 retail stores across the United States. CarMax offers customers a variety of used vehicles, financing options, extended warranties, and appraisal services.

Full Job Description

6082 - Bristol - 449 Pinnacle Parkway, Bristol, Tennessee, 37620

CarMax, the way your career should be!

**When our vehicles shine, you will shine**

CarMax customers expect to choose from a range of vehicles that look good and meet CarMax's high standards. Working alongside a team of experienced technicians, you will ensure the paintwork and interiors are finished to CarMax's high standards. From replacing parts and sanding, to cleaning and waxing, we bring out the best in every vehicle. And we'll help bring out the best in you too, with a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment where you can work comfortably all year. You will also enjoy a generous range of company benefits including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and car purchase discounts.

**General Summary:**

Under general supervision, responsible for zone maintenance, vehicle receiving & shipping, inventory scanning, vehicle movement (both on and off lot), lot wash/merchandising, taking and uploading photos to carmax.com, as well as providing exceptional customer service.

**Principle Duties & Responsibilities:**

- Execute processes as defined by work instructions and/or standardized work

- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities with team

- Participate in training of new associates with guidance of Inventory Associate II and/or the Manager

- Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers

- Ensure daily lot maintenance and security of the display areas and work-in-progress zones

- Secure and receive vehicles that are shipped to CarMax

- Prep vehicle and title packets for shipping to other locations

- Complete scanning of vehicles to ensure accurate product status

- Complete wash and vacuums for customer returns and loaner vehicles

- Complete front-lot wash

- Perform Photo Station process

- Drive vehicles on and off lot for repairs/storage

- Provide support to Auctions. (if applicable).

- Responsible for workplace cleanliness and organization in accordance with CarMax 5S standards

- Complete duties as assigned by Flow Inventory Associate IVs and Managers

Minimum Qualifications/Requirement

Position requires the following:

- Current driver's license and meet the CarMax DSEPS standards

- Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records

- High School diploma or equivalent work experience preferred

- Ability to execute processes as defined by work instructions and/or standardized work

- Complete Inventory Associate Workstation Certifications & Assigned Workday Learnings

- Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs

**Working Conditions:**

- Indoor and outdoor environments may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions.

- Flexible work hours, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays

- Requires walking or standing for extended periods of time in a high-energy, fast-paced working environment.

- Wears CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times working in the store.

- Follow all CarMax, O.S.H.A., and EPA standards, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment, and proper waste

disposal in required areas.

- Adhere to all CarMax policies, including Attendance, Asset Protection, Integrity, TAWR, and Standards of Professional Appearance.

​Primarily working in an outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions

**Disclaimer and Approvals:**

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is current at the time of

publication. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of CarMax, with or without notice.

This document has been reviewed and approved by management and Human Resources and cannot be modified without written consent by a member of

management authorized to modify and such responsibilities.

CarMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice and subscribes to federal and state laws which forbid discrimination because of race, color, age,

religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Employment at CarMax is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, at the option of the

associate or CarMax. This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an associate's employment with CarMax unless it is modified by a specific,

express written employment contract that is signed by an officer of CarMax and the associate. This at-will employment relationship may not be modified by any oral

or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company

and its Associates.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.