About this role
The Flow Inventory Associate is responsible for daily vehicle receiving and shipping operations, inventory scanning, lot maintenance, and photo processing for vehicles. The role also supports customer service and maintains compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute zone maintenance and vehicle receiving & shipping
- Complete scanning of vehicles to ensure accurate product status
- Perform Photo Station process and upload photos to carmax.com
- Maintain daily lot maintenance, security, cleanliness per CarMax 5S standards
- Follow OSHA and EPA standards including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and waste disposal
Technical Overview
This is an operational workflow role focused on accurate inventory scanning and vehicle status management, including uploading photos to carmax.com and completing Workday Learnings and workstation certifications. The job requires adherence to standardized work instructions and compliance with OSHA and EPA standards using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level inventory operations associate who can accurately scan and record vehicle inventory, move vehicles on and off the lot, and maintain daily lot maintenance and security. They have a valid driver's license, can follow standardized work instructions, and are comfortable working in fast-paced indoor/outdoor conditions while providing excellent customer service.
Must-Have Skills
Current driver's license and meet the CarMax DSEPS standardsAbility to readinterpretand transcribe data in order to maintain accurate recordsComplete Inventory Associate Workstation Certifications & Assigned Workday LearningsAbility to execute processes as defined by work instructions and/or standardized workAbility to safely lift up to 50lbsFollow all CarMaxO.S.H.A.and EPA standardsincluding the use of Personal Protective Equipmentand proper waste disposal in required areasAdhere to all CarMax policiesincluding AttendanceAsset ProtectionIntegrityTAWRand Standards of Professional Appearance
Nice-to-Have Skills
High School diploma or equivalent work experience preferred
Tools & Platforms
carmax.comWorkday LearningsCarMax 5S standardsO.S.H.A.EPATAWR
Required Skills
zone maintenancevehicle receiving and shippinginventory scanningvehicle movementlot maintenancelot washmerchandizingphoto station processcarmax.com photo uploadcustomer serviceCarMax 5S standardsworkday learningsworkstation certificationsread interpret transcribe dataOSHA standardsEPA standardspersonal protective equipmentwaste disposallift up to 50lbsasset protectionattendanceintegrityTAWR
Hard Skills
zone maintenancevehicle receiving and shippinginventory scanningvehicle movement on and off lotlot washmerchandisingphoto station processuploading photos to carmax.comcustomer servicelot maintenance and securityvehicle securityvehicle preptitle packet preparation for shipping to other locationsscanning vehicles to ensure accurate product statuswashing and vacuuming for customer returns and loaner vehiclesfront-lot washdriving vehicles on and off lot for repairs/storagesupport to Auctions (if applicable)workplace cleanliness and organization per CarMax 5S standardsInventory Associate workstation certificationsWorkday Learnings completionOSHA standards complianceEPA standards compliancePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) usewaste disposal
Soft Skills
Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customersParticipate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activitiesTraining new associates with guidance from Inventory Associate II and/or the ManagerTeam collaboration
Certifications
Required
Inventory Associate Workstation Certifications
Keywords for Your Resume
Flow Inventory AssociateInventory Associatevehicle receivingvehicle shippinginventory scanningvehicle movementlot maintenancelot washmerchandisingPhoto Station processuploading photos to carmax.comcustomer serviceCarMax 5S standardsWorkday LearningsInventory Associate Workstation Certificationsdriver's licenseCarMax DSEPS standardsread interpret transcribe datasecure and receive vehiclesprep vehicle and title packetsscanning vehicles to ensure accurate product statuswash and vacuumsOSHA standardsEPA standardsPersonal Protective EquipmentAttendanceAsset ProtectionIntegrityTAWRStandards of Professional Appearancelift up to 50lbsAuction supportcarmax.comOSHAEPA
Deal Breakers
Current driver's license and must meet CarMax DSEPS standards, Ability to lift up to 50lbs, Must complete Inventory Associate Workstation Certifications & assigned Workday Learnings
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