
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.43 - $27.09
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Sick Time
vacation
floating holiday time
Job Description
CarMax is a leading used car retailer in the United States, known for revolutionizing the car buying experience through transparency, integrity, and customer-focused innovation. Established over 30 years ago, CarMax operates more than 250 store locations nationwide and employs over 30,000 associates. The company has built a reputation for providing an outstanding customer experience, making it one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. At its core, CarMax strives to empower customers by simplifying the complex process of purchasing used vehicles and providing trustworthy service through a combination of technology and personal touch. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, innovation, and community engagement, making CarMax a rewarding place for career growth and development.
The Flow Inventory Associate position at CarMax plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s best-in-class vehicle inventory and enhancing the overall customer experience. This role involves working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are paramount. The Flow Inventory Associate is responsible for managing a variety of inventory-related tasks that ensure every vehicle meets CarMax’s rigorous quality standards before it reaches the customer. Key responsibilities include vehicle receiving and shipping, lot maintenance, merchandising, as well as uploading vehicle photos for the company’s online listings. This position requires the associate to handle vehicles safely, keep the display lots clean and organized, and prepare vehicles for customer returns and loaners.
In addition, the Flow Inventory Associate supports the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards by maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. The job demands physical stamina to lift items up to 50 pounds and the flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is critical to CarMax’s mission of delivering transparency and trust to customers, ensuring that every vehicle is accurately inventoried and presented with care. The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $19.43 to $27.09, with part-time associates eligible for sick time, vacation hours, and floating holiday time based on state laws and tenure. CarMax also provides opportunities for career advancement and skills development in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Overall, joining CarMax as a Flow Inventory Associate means becoming part of an innovative company dedicated to shaping a better future for its customers and communities alike.
The Flow Inventory Associate position at CarMax plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s best-in-class vehicle inventory and enhancing the overall customer experience. This role involves working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are paramount. The Flow Inventory Associate is responsible for managing a variety of inventory-related tasks that ensure every vehicle meets CarMax’s rigorous quality standards before it reaches the customer. Key responsibilities include vehicle receiving and shipping, lot maintenance, merchandising, as well as uploading vehicle photos for the company’s online listings. This position requires the associate to handle vehicles safely, keep the display lots clean and organized, and prepare vehicles for customer returns and loaners.
In addition, the Flow Inventory Associate supports the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards by maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. The job demands physical stamina to lift items up to 50 pounds and the flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is critical to CarMax’s mission of delivering transparency and trust to customers, ensuring that every vehicle is accurately inventoried and presented with care. The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $19.43 to $27.09, with part-time associates eligible for sick time, vacation hours, and floating holiday time based on state laws and tenure. CarMax also provides opportunities for career advancement and skills development in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Overall, joining CarMax as a Flow Inventory Associate means becoming part of an innovative company dedicated to shaping a better future for its customers and communities alike.
Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet CarMax driving standards
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred
- Ability to read, interpret, and accurately transcribe data for inventory records
- Completion of Inventory Associate workstation certifications and assigned trainings
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Job Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet CarMax driving standards
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred
- Ability to read, interpret, and accurately transcribe data for inventory records
- Completion of Inventory Associate workstation certifications and assigned trainings
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Job Duties
- Maintain accurate inventory by following CarMax inventory processes
- Receive and secure vehicles shipped to CarMax and prepare title packets for transfers
- Perform lot maintenance and merchandising, ensuring display areas are clean and organized
- Prep vehicles for customer returns and loaners, including washing and vacuuming
- Execute photo station process for carmax.com listings
- Drive vehicles on and off the lot for repairs, storage, and auction support
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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