Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I (Union) (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Flat Rock (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the USA is seeking a Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I (Union) to enter vehicle data at auction, recording VIN, stock numbers, dealer IDs, and key vehicle attributes.

You will affix barcodes, place orders, and install OBDII devices while coordinating with transporters and maintaining safety standards on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required; safe driving record preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Input vehicle data into the system using handheld computer for each vehicle at auction.
• Record VIN, stock number, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, color, options.
• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle.
• Place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles.
• Install OBDII tracking device and direct transporters to drop zone.
• Follow safety procedures and cooperate with Safety Excellence.

Skills

Safe driving

Basic computer skills

Standing/walking ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Vehicle Operations Logistics Specialist I (Union)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Evening

Job Description

Duties:

• Input accurate vehicle information for registration into the system using a handheld computer (zebra TC) for each vehicle received at the auction.
• Vehicle identification number (VIN).
• Stock number
• Dealer identification number
• make, model, year, mileage, color, options, etc.
• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle received.
• Place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles upon entry.
• associate and install OBDII tracking device.
• Direct transporters to proper car drop zone.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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 required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

• This is an outside position with exposure to the weather elements in Michigan.
• Benefits
• Employees are eligible to receive personal, vacation time, 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.

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.

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.