Inventory Associate

About this role

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana Certified 150-point inspection process, we’re able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous mechanical and cosmetic standards. We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we’re looking for!

About the team and position

As an Inventory Associate I, Detail you will have the opportunity to work in the detail department at one of our Inspection Centers. This role will be responsible for washing and cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle during our reconditioning process. Qualifying candidates must love helping people, enjoy being part of a team, and possess the drive to help achieve superior customer satisfaction. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization at the Inspection Center.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Wash and physically clean vehicles that are going through the reconditioning process.

• Vacuum, prep and detail vehicles to ensure they meet Carvana vehicle standards.

• Apply Carvana lean manufacturing principles and follow standardized work by adhering to the 5S model.

• Maintain a high-level focus on interior cleaning of the vehicles including seats, carpets, floormats, stains, trunks, dashboards, center consoles, door seals, seat belts, headliners, and other interior repair work as needed.

• Use provided wash hoses and equipment to physically spray down the exterior of the vehicles including the engines, wheels, wheel wells, and rims.

• Perform any additional interior repair work that may be needed on a case-by-case basis or in relation to the interior cleaning of vehicles.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you should have

This position is an entry-level position that requires someone who is interested in beginning their career in the automotive industry and is interested in working for a company that promotes from within.

Requirements include:

• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

• A valid Driver’s License

• A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team environment and achieve production goals.

• Ability to physically operate equipment and use appropriate…