Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Vehicle Operations
Forklift Operator II
Individual Contributor
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
No
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $19.90 - $29.81/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.
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. This position is also responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as over-the-road and on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.
- Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the day
- Make minor adjustment and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor
- Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 18 foot forks throughout the auction lot
- Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks
- Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens
- Operates tow truck, service vehicle, gas truck and forklift on the auction lot and in different locations as needed.
- Move vehicles into the garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by the supervisor
- Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
- OR 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 field
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–3 years experience operating heavy equipment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use handheld operational devices.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to high-quality customer service.
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and climbing.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment in tight or high-traffic areas
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.
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.
