Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I (Manheim)

Socket.dev; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I to enter accurate vehicle data, install GPS trackers, and manage entry logistics at the Cox location.

The role requires attention to detail, basic computer skills, and reliable physical stamina for outdoor conditions and manual tasks. You may handle multiple tasks including labeling, directing transporters, and contributing to safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred or less than 2 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Able to lift 1–15 pounds.
• Vision capabilities include close, distance, color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Input vehicle information into the SECURE Application using a handheld computer for each vehicle received (VIN, stock number, dealer ID, make/year/mileage/color).
• Install GPS trackers in OBII port or with security cable and remove license plates.
• Affix barcode/stock stickers and place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles.
• Flag 'no key' cars and direct transporters to the correct drop zones.
• Report transport damage as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Cross-train for check-in and provide assistance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, including selling day drives as needed.
• Overtime may be required (>40 hours/week) based on business needs.

Skills

Safe driving

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zebra TC75x handheld computer

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist 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 $16.63 - $24.90/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 Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the SECURE Application using a handheld computer (Zebra TC75x) for each vehicle received at the Auction:

  • Vehicle Identification number (VIN)

  • Stock number

  • Dealer identification number

  • Make, model, year, mileage, color, etc.

  • Install GPS trackers in OBII Port or with Metal security cable.

  • Remove license plates and document them.

• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle received.

• Place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles upon entry.

• Flag "no key" cars.

• Direct transporters to the proper car drop zone.

• Report transport damage as needed.

• 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.

• In the event that extra help is needed by our EPII team we will require this role to cross train for check-in and provide assistance when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e. assist on sale days driving vehicles through Auction sales lanes, etc.

• May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED preferred, OR less than 2 years of related work experience.

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

• 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 abilities requiredinclude close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred

• 1 – 3 years of auction and/or vehicle registration experience preferred.

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Moderate noise level.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.