Vehicle Entry Operations Specialist (Manheim)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) retirement

Job summary

The Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist at Cox Automotive – USA is responsible for entering accurate vehicle information into the AS400 system, labeling and organizing incoming vehicles, and directing transporters in the auction environment.

You will take vehicle photos, verify sale identification, and support safety initiatives while performing other duties as assigned. The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a valid drivers license, with no travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in related field preferred (2 years or less).
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive standard/automatic vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Input vehicle data into AS400 or via headset for each vehicle received at auction.
• Affix barcode/stock stickers and label work orders and routing labels.
• Direct transporters to drop zones and report any transport damage.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safe driving

Valid drivers license

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Handheld computer

Job description

Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist

Company: Cox Automotive – USA. Flexible work option: no remote option; must work at a specified Cox location. Work shift: day. Travel: none.

Compensation

Hourly base pay $16.63 – $24.90 per hour, plus potential commission and incentive programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 computer using a handheld computer (Portable Terminal – PT) or provide data via headset for each vehicle received at the auction, including VIN, stock number, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, color, options, etc.
• Affix barcode/stock number stickers and place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles upon entry.
• Flag “no key” cars, direct transporters to the proper drop zone, and report transport damage as needed.
• Take a digital image of each vehicle upon receipt and provide the proper sale identification windshield code to the person driving the vehicle through the registration/check‑in area.
• Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors.
• Work with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, such as assisting on sale days driving vehicles through auction sales lanes.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required and ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
• Vision: close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred: 1–3 years of auction and/or vehicle registration experience.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise level.

Drug Testing

Employment requires clearing a pre‑employment drug test. Cox is a drug‑free workplace; possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Eligible for a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays each year. Additional paid time off may be provided for bereavement leave, voting, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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 benefits, visit the company benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cox Automotive 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.

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.