Entry Level Forklift Operator I (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring a Forklift Operator I for our USA operations. This on-site, day-shift role requires safe forklift handling, vehicle movement across the auction lot, and basic towing/jump-start duties as needed. Compensation is hourly with potential incentive program eligibility.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, with additional family and volunteering leave options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or less than 2 years related work experience.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and tow/loader equipment.
• Clean driving record and valid license required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver forklift/loader with 18-foot forks.
• Read stock numbers on computer and verify vehicle information before loading.
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as directed.
• Operate tow truck, service vehicle, gas truck and forklift on the auction lot.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on tow truck and loader.
• Assist with towing and jump-starting vehicles as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safe driving

Vehicle loading/unloading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

TC75 scanner

Lot Vision

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Forklift Operator I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Details:

• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 18-foot forks throughout the auction lot
• Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens
• Operates tow truck, service vehicle, gas truck and forklift on the auction lot and in different locations as needed.
• Move vehicles into the garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by the supervisor
• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot
• May need to present data to other teams and management.
• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the SAAA parking lot and in different locations as needed. May require the use of dollies.
• Operates a front-end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers. As well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
• Properly affixes tow truck and front-end loader to vehicle needing tow, assuring that the vehicle will not be damaged or cause any danger to others in the towing process. Releases vehicle from the tow truck and assures that vehicle is left in a safe, immobile manner.
• In a safe and courteous manner, hauls vehicles to directed areas.
• Scans every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered.
• Assists employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle battery, as requested via phone or in person.
• As appropriate, assist in unlocking customer vehicles, jump-starting, or locating using Lot Vision.
• Tows vehicles requiring towing service to the Mechanic shop as requested.
• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in unsafe manner to customer lot as requested.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader to have (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes).
• Operate truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations.
• May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck and in sale day activities.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred , OR less than 2 years of related work experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

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.