INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

PAY: $14 - $16 PER HOUR

 BASED UPON EXPERIENCE

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Inventory Associate, you will have the opportunity to work in the detail, inventory, or photobooth department at one of our Inspection Centers.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wash and physically clean vehicles that are going through the reconditioning process.  
• Ensure vehicle inventory accuracy by properly scanning, stocking-in, and assigning RFID labels to all incoming vehicles that arrive at the Inspection Center. 
• Vacuum, prep and detail vehicles to ensure they meet Carvana vehicle standards. 
• Facilitate the reconditioning process by moving vehicles from one department to the next. 
• Ensure each vehicle has completed the reconditioning process and meets Carvana vehicle standards before taking photos of the vehicle. 
• Properly handle Carvana photography equipment to take photographs of vehicles using handheld camera devices 
• Apply Carvana lean manufacturing principles and follow standardized work by adhering to the 5S model. 
• Maintain a high-level focus on interior cleaning of the vehicles including seats, carpets, floor mats, stains, trunks, dashboards, center consoles, door seals, seat belts, headliners, and other interior repair work as needed.  
• Use provided wash hoses and equipment to physically spray down the exterior of the vehicles including the engines, wheels, wheel wells, and rims. 
• Perform any additional interior repair work that may be needed on a case-by-case basis or in relation to the interior cleaning of vehicles.
• Other job duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing (not suspended, revoked, or expired)
• A clean driving record with no reported vehicle violations or DUI’s within the last 3 years
• This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position 
• Ability to physically operate equipment and use appropriate vehicle cleaning equipment
• May be required to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels 
• May be required to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet 
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance 
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity 
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment 
• Requires frequent driving and computer data entry  
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance 

Preferred but not Required

• Experience working in the Automotive Industry or in a Lean Manufacturing environment 
• Experience detailing or washing vehicles 
• Experience working for a fast-paced hyper-growth company 

BENEFITS:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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