Inventory Associate, Auction Services -Part Time

CarMax; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax is looking for an Auction Services Associate in West Point, Virginia. The role involves managing vehicle inventory, ensuring security and maintenance, assisting customers, and participating in auction processes. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a willingness to learn and the completion of CarMax training. Employees will often work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret data to maintain accurate records.
• Successful collaboration with associates from other departments.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong inventory management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily maintenance and security of inventory areas.
• Maintain and document the transfer of inventory.
• Participate in auction support and assist with training new associates.
• Complete daily scanning and reconciliation of the vehicle inventory.

Skills

Inventory management capabilities

Multitasking in a high-energy environment

Reading and transcribing data

Collaboration with associates

Willingness to learn operational procedures

Education

High school degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job ID: 4069 - New Kent Auction, 16749 Weir Creek Boulevard, West Point, Virginia, 23181

General Summary

The Auction Services Associate works under general supervision, handling zone maintenance, vehicle preparation, receiving, inventory scanning, reconciliation, final quality checks, vehicle movement on and off lots, asset protection, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily maintenance and security of inventory and vehicle parking areas
• Maintain and document the transfer of incoming and outgoing inventory that is processed through the shipping and receiving facility
• Participate in auction support
• Deliver and retrieve vehicles from off-site vendors
• Assist with training new associates
• Adhere to standardized work processes
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Take customers to and from destinations using shuttle van
• Complete daily scanning and reconciliation of the vehicle inventory
• Perform wholesale reconditioning process
• Assist in the selling of wholesale inventory using auction systems and simulcast platforms
• Participate in gas reclamation process once certified
• Monitor transportation of incoming inventory from satellite locations
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers at all times
• Assist in other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data to maintain accurate records
• Successful collaboration with associates from other departments within the geographic location
• Ability to multitask in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment
• Strong inventory management capabilities
• Willingness to acquire knowledge of wholesale and inventory operating procedures
• Completion of CarMax provided training
• High school degree or equivalent work experience (preferred)

Work Environment

• Wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times in the store
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (products weighing more than 50 lbs may be handled by more than one person and/or with mechanical assistance)
• Flexible work hours with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments, including noisy and/or inclement weather conditions
• Primarily working in an outdoor environment; may include working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions

Equal Opportunity & Employment Terms

CarMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice and subscribes to federal and state laws which forbid discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Employment at CarMax is at‑will and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, by the associate or CarMax. This at‑will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an associate’s employment with CarMax unless modified by a specific, express written employment contract signed by an officer of CarMax and the associate. This at‑will employment relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company and its Associates.