Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I (Union) (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Carleton, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for accurately inputting vehicle information, managing vehicle identification, and directing vehicle flow within the auction environment. The specialist will use handheld devices and computer systems to record details such as VIN, stock number, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, and color. They will also be responsible for affixing stickers, associating tracking devices, placing work order numbers, and directing transporters. Additionally, the role involves taking digital images of vehicles, providing sale identification codes, and reporting transport damage. The work environment involves frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 computer using a handheld device for each vehicle received at the Auction including: Vehicle Identification number (VIN) Stock number Dealer identification number Make, model, year, mileage, color, options, etc.
• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle received.
• Associate Tracker device to WO# and install on OBD port or strap 2nd generation tracker around steering wheel.
• Place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles upon entry. Flag "no key" cars.
• Direct transporters to proper car drop zone. Report transport damage as needed.
• Take digital image of vehicle upon receipt.
• Provide proper sale identification windshield code to the person who is driving vehicle through the registration/check-in area.
• Assist on sale days driving vehicles through Auction sales lanes.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED