Front End Loader Operator II (Manheim)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Front End Loader Operator II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.06 - $31.63/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 15- 17 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 15-17 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

• Move vehicles into garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by supervisor

• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot

• Plow snow when required by season and/or location

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• 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

• Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years

• Safe drivers needed; Valid driver’s license required.

• Effective communication and organization skills required

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear

• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb

• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader

• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Preferred-

• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred

• Experience 1 to 3 years experience preferred operating heavy equipment

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold

• Potential to spend up to 50% of shift out of the cab and outdoors

• Driving and maneuvering forklift/pader in difficult situations with light to heavy crowds and traffic

• Loading and unloading vehicles in various weather conditions​

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 plann