Inventory Associate, Quality Control

At Carvana, we sell cars but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars by removing the painful process of the dealership experience and replacing it with a seamless and convenient online platform. For more information on Carvana and our mission, sneak a peek at our company introduction video.

Our quality promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we've built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana Certified 150-point inspection process, we're able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous mechanical and cosmetic standards.

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise.

Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we're looking for!

Position Overview: 

The Inventory Associate, Quality is an individual contributor role responsible for executing Quality Control processes to improve the quality of vehicles coming out of our Inspection Centers, ultimately improving the overall Carvana customer experience. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

What you'll be doing: 

Perform multi-point quality inspections on the interior & exterior of vehicles.

Develop an expert-level knowledge on vehicle quality standards while executing quality checks at a high level. 
Enter data into the CarCheck and CARLI systems. 
Make autonomous decisions on which vehicles will pass the quality check. 
Move vehicles that fail quality checks to and from reconditioning/rework areas.

Create repair orders and build estimates for vehicles that do not pass the quality check.

Partner with Technicians and Post Production team members to build repair estimates as needed. 
Operate company-owned vehicles on company property, but not on public roads. 

What the job requires: 

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. 

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. 
Must be at least 18 years of age. 
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years). 
This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position. 
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels. 
Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance. 
Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment. 
Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to pay attention to detail. 
Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.

Ability to move in and out of vehicles regularly. 
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. 
Ability to work overtime and on weekends. 

• Experience working in the Automotive Industry or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience detailing or washing vehicles.
• Experience working for a fast-paced hyper-growth company.

• Competitive hourly wages
• On-the-job training
• 100% company-paid Healthcare Premiums for employees
• Consistent schedules that allow for work/life balance
• 401k with company match
• Perks including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A company culture of growth, with a start-up atmosphere, allowing for varied and rapid career development
• A leadership team that listens and is geared toward teammate engagement

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; the majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
• Requires standing for an extended period of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance
• Frequent driving requires excellent visual activity and manual dexterity.
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments and equipment 
• Requires frequent driving and computer data entry 
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.