Auction Services Associate

CarMax; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 23,970 - 50,833; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking an Auction Services Associate to maintain inventory appearance and security, process vehicle receiving and preparation, and support on-site auction operations.

You will track inventory, capture photos, secure keys, and ensure readiness for sale, while following EH&S requirements and delivering excellent service. This role requires collaboration across departments, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, flexible schedules, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret and enter data to maintain reliable inventory records.
• Collaborate effectively with associates across multiple departments.
• Adapt to a high-energy, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and strengthen operational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory appearance and security.
• Document and track incoming/outgoing inventory.
• Receive, prepare and process vehicles, capture photos and secure keys.
• Support auction operations and assist with preparation activities.
• Contribute to new associate training and safety standards.
• Complete daily inventory scanning and reconciliation.
• Follow EH&S requirements and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Data entry

Collaboration

Multitasking

Inventory management

Training

High School Diploma

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Flexible schedules

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

4001 - Murrieta Auction - 25560 Madison Ave, Murrieta, California, 92563

Position Overview

As an Auction Services Associate, you responsible for zone maintenance, vehicle preparation, vehicle receiving, inventory scanning, reconciliation, final quality of saleable inventory, vehicle movement (both on and off-lot), asset protection, and providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.

The Auction Services Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and security of our vehicle inventory, ensuring smooth operations, and providing outstanding customer service.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory appearance and security while ensuring vehicle zones and parking areas remain organized and optimized for smooth operations.
• Document and track incoming and outgoing inventory through shipping and receiving processes to support accurate, transparent vehicle records.
• Receive, prepare, and process vehicles—including pairing locators, capturing photos, and securing keys—to ensure readiness for sale or auction.
• Support auction operations by assisting with preparation, coordination, and execution activities that enable a seamless experience.
• Contribute to new associate training by sharing best practices and reinforcing safety and operational standards.
• Complete daily inventory scanning and reconciliation to ensure accurate, real‑time visibility of site inventory.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and enter data accurately to maintain reliable inventory records.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with associates across multiple departments.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to perform in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment.
• Solid inventory management awareness with the willingness to learn and strengthen operational skills.
• Commitment to completing all CarMax‑provided training and following established wholesale and inventory procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work flexible schedules—including nights, weekends, and holidays—and operate in outdoor environments, including inclement weather, while wearing required CarMax apparel.

The Hourly Rate For This Position Is

$17.40 - $36.90

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.