Job Posting for Entry-Level Automotive Quality Associate at Carvana

IQR Inventory Associate

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a

customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate

condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are

inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana

Certified 150-point inspection process, we’re able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous

mechanical and cosmetic standards.

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a

no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise. Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we’re looking for!

About The Team And Position

An Inventory Associate in IQR is an individual contributor role that has the opportunity to work in the quality and post production work zones. Qualifying candidates must love helping people, enjoy being part of a team, and possess the drive to help achieve superior customer satisfaction by upholding the quality standards Carvana sets for its customers. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization at the Inspection Center. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform multi-point quality inspections on the interior & exterior of vehicles.
Operating company-owned vehicles on company property, but not on public roads, to position vehicle to the appropriate workstations
Develop an expert-level knowledge on vehicle quality standards while executing quality checks at a high level.
Use Carvana tools and applications to enter data and track vehicles
Make autonomous decisions on which vehicles will pass the quality check.
Apply Carvana lean manufacturing principles and follow standardized work by adhering to the 5S model.
Other duties as assigned.

What The Job Requires

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years).
This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
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 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.
Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
Ability to move in and out of vehicles regularly.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Ability to work overtime and on weekends.

It would be great if you also had

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

What We’ll Offer In Return

Competitive hourly wages (NO FLAT RATE)
On the job training
100% company-paid healthcare premiums for employees
Excellent schedules that allow for work/life balance
100% employee paid Healthcare Premiums
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
Vehicle Discount
A company culture of growth, with a start-up atmosphere, allowing for varied and rapid career development
A leadership team that listens and is geared toward teammate engagement

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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