Vehicle Lot Operations Specialist I (Manheim)
About The Position
The Lot Operations Specialist I supports auction operations by ensuring vehicles are accurately identified, properly staged, and visible in inventory systems. The role coordinates stickering, scanning, staging, and lot-flow activities within an assigned zone, helping maintain auction readiness, inventory accuracy, efficient throughput, customer satisfaction, and a safe, organized lot environment. This position requires working at a specified Cox location, with no remote option. The work shift is day shift, and travel is not required. The role involves frequent work outdoors in varying weather conditions and substantial movement throughout a large vehicle lot.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience operating vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with handheld scanning devices.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Frequent walking in large outdoor lot environments; ability to work in varying weather, repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, and stand, bend, and move for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when necessary.
- Must clear a pre-employment drug test. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Lot Operations, inventory management, logistics, or auction experience.
- Experience with vehicle tracking and inventory systems.
- Leadership, coordination, or team lead experience.
- Advanced knowledge of lot flow and staging processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure vehicles receive accurate and timely stock number labels, sale stickers, and other required identification materials; verify sticker accuracy, audit for sticker issues, correct problems, and coordinate resolution of inventory discrepancies.
- Coordinate vehicle staging for inspections, imaging, reconditioning, transportation, and sale events; prioritize placement according to deadlines and auction schedules, maintain designated locations, and identify opportunities to improve vehicle flow.
- Monitor scanning compliance in the assigned zone, audit vehicle locations and inventory, ensure moves are scanned and documented, and research and resolve missing-vehicle or location discrepancies.
- Assign and track daily scanning, stickering, and staging tasks; communicate priorities, workload changes, and issues; monitor service levels and productivity; and escalate concerns affecting customer commitments or business objectives.
- Support auction readiness by ensuring vehicles are identified, scanned, and staged before sale deadlines.
- Follow company safety standards, identify and report unsafe conditions, behaviors, or equipment concerns, promote safe vehicle movement and pedestrian awareness, and participate in safety meetings, audits, and compliance initiatives.
Benefits
- At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
- Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Additional paid leave for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); and paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
