Inventory Associate, Auction Services

CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, offers a career where work feels meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day.

About the role

As an Auction Services Associate, you are responsible for zone maintenance, vehicle preparation, vehicle receiving, inventory scanning, reconciliation, final quality of saleable inventory, vehicle movement (both on and off-lot), asset protection, and providing exceptional service to internal and external customers. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the quality and security of vehicle inventory, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory appearance and security while ensuring vehicle zones and parking areas remain organized and optimized for smooth operations.
• Document and track incoming and outgoing inventory through shipping and receiving processes to support accurate, transparent vehicle records.
• Receive, prepare, and process vehicles—including pairing locators, capturing photos, and securing keys—to ensure readiness for sale or auction.
• Support auction operations by assisting with preparation, coordination, and execution activities that enable a seamless experience.
• Contribute to new associate training by sharing best practices and reinforcing safety and operational standards.
• Complete daily inventory scanning and reconciliation to ensure accurate, real-time visibility of site inventory.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and enter data accurately to maintain reliable inventory records.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with associates across multiple departments.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Solid inventory management awareness with the willingness to learn and strengthen operational skills.
• Commitment to completing all CarMax-provided training and following established wholesale and inventory procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work flexible schedules—including nights, weekends, and holidays—and operate in outdoor environments, including inclement weather, while wearing required CarMax apparel.

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.14 - $25.60.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid time off:

• Full-time Hourly or Commission/Incentive Eligible Associates:
  • Up to 48 hours of sick time per year, accrued on a per pay period basis.
  • Between 80 hours and 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
  • 8 hours of pay for each of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If an Associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
• Full-time Salaried Associates:
  • Paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, visit the CarMax Benefits website.