Entry-Level Automotive Parts Associate
About the role
As a Parts Associate at Carvana, you'll be responsible for ordering parts, identifying and recording parts needed, and maintaining an orderly storage area while receiving and picking parts for vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Order parts and ensure they are delivered in a timely manner
- Identify and record parts needed for vehicles
- Maintain an orderly storage area for parts
- Pick parts for vehicles as needed
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently
- Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment experience preferred
- Exposure to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold) experience preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools
- Knowledge of safety equipment usage (face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, etc.)
Skills
- Physical strength and endurance
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organizational skills
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay of $17.50/hr with potential for increase based on experience
- First shift: Mon-Fri 6am-3pm
- Second shift: Mon-Thurs 4pm-3am (4x10 hr. shifts)
- 401(k) with Carvana match
- Vehichle purchase discount
- Company-paid healthcare premiums
- Generous paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Pay
Starting pay for this position is $17.50/hr. Pay range is $17.50-$18.50 hourly based on level of experience.
Schedule
We offer a first shift at this location from Mon-Fri 6am-3pm. Second shift is Mon-Thurs 4pm-3am (4x10 hr. shifts).
Location
The inspection center is located at: 23619 Cicero Avenue, University Park, IL 60484.
Other Perks
- 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
- Generous paid-time off
- Your birthday is a holiday!
- ASE and tool reimbursement programs
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
How to get started
To join the Carvana team, apply on this page. We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:
- Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
- Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
- Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles
About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our 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.
General Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
- Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.