Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Daily, utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop-off points and less-than-full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely, and engage service and towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and make priority decisions.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling related behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience, OR 5 years of related work experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (e.g., identifying flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles).
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.
• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise level.
• Drug testing required: Pre-employment drug test (excluding marijuana for this position). Possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Pay

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation, including commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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