• Job Description

  Req#: R202561757

  Company

  Cox Automotive - USA

  Job Family Group

  Vehicle Operations

  Job Profile

  Forklift Operator I

  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 $17.69 - $26.54/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 moves and loads existing wrecked vehicles, able to maneuver RV and tractor trailers, sets sales weekly, and places inbound vehicles into stock.

  • Place stocked in vehicles on location numbers for storage.
  • Set upcoming sales.
  • Move existing wrecked vehicles on lot or for insurance inspection/legal/etc.
  • Load vehicles purchased onto buyers trucks, as well as Unload vehicles from sellers trucks.
  • Perform daily maintenance on equipment as needed.
  • Stock in vehicles to AS400.
  • Make sure proper announcements are entered.
  • Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

  Minimum:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field (forklift equipment).
  • 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
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record 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.
  • Forklift experience
  • Class A license

  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, and parental 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.

  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Cox Communications, Inc. is an American digital cable television provider, telecommunications and home automation services.

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