Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Forklift Operator II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Variable

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $15.87 - $23.75/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

This position is responsible for safely picking up, storing, loading transports and setting non-drivable vehicles for sale with the use of a Front End Loader/Forklift equipped with 18 foot forks. Vehicles are of varying sizes and conditions, with loose or hanging parts; attention to detail and safety is essential in protecting employees and customers.

Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the dayMake minor adjustment and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisorSafely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 18 foot forks throughout the auction lotRead stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forksMove vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screensMove vehicles into garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by supervisorLoad vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

High School Diploma/GED and up to 3 years’ experience in a related fieldOR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.OR 5 years’ experience in a related fieldExcellent collaboration skills to work effectively with teams throughout organizationExperience in operations, with forklifts, and/or auto industry desired

Preferred

Degree in related discipline

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination 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.