Vehicle Photographer I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. in Minnesota seeks a detail-oriented Photo Imaging Associate to capture and process vehicle images for electronic condition reports, ensuring accuracy and high image quality.

You will upload photos, verify consistency with SOPs, re-image substandard shots, and support the Photo Booth workflow where available, while upholding safety procedures and teamwork. The role involves outdoor exposure to varying weather and standing or sitting for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred or less than 2 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks with manual dexterity.
• Vision abilities include close, distance and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process electronic images of vehicles.
• Upload all pictures for ECRs and verify quality and accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of Digital Quality Image (DQI) website.
• Re-image or request re-imaging of substandard images.
• Process vehicles through the Photo Booth if location has SOPs.
• Follow safety and health procedures and support Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safe driving

Stamina/Physical fitness

Vision accuracy

Education

High School diploma/GED preferred

Photography certification/education a plus

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Capture and process electronic images of vehicles.
• Upload all pictures associated with electronic condition reports (ECR) and verify the quality and accuracy of each photograph.
• Maintain knowledge of Digital Quality Image (DQI) website.
• Re-image or request re-imaging of any substandard images.
• Process vehicles through the Photo Booth following available standard operating procedures (SOPs) if location is so equipped.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED preferred, OR less than 2 years of related work experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks, manual dexterity.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in photography preferred experience in digital and computer processing a plus.
• Basic computer software skills are preferred.
• Certification or education in photography a plus.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

USD 16.63 - 24.90 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets