Automotive Inventory Associate

CarMax • Bakersfield, CA

401d • $39,603 - $54,309

About The Position

The position involves maintaining the vehicle lot, ensuring proper vehicle handling, and providing excellent customer service. The role includes responsibilities such as vehicle receiving and shipping, inventory management, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the lot. The associate will work under general supervision and participate in training new team members while adhering to CarMax standards.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Paid sick time up to 48 hours per year
• Vacation time between 80 hours and 200 hours per year after a 90 day waiting period
• Paid time off for 6 scheduled holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Holiday Premium Pay for working on scheduled holidays
• Paid time away for full-time salaried associates with no specified limit for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED