Auto Body Prepper 1st Shift

Company: Carvana
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

What we have to offer you!

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• First class hourly wages (NO FLAT RATE)
  
• On the job training
  
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums for employees
  
• Excellent schedules that allow for work/life balance
  
• 401k with company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
  
• Vehicle Discount
  
• 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
  
• Your birthday is a holiday! (Pick the day off you want in the month of your birthday)
  
  
  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. 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!
  
  About the team and position
  As an Auto Body Prepper you will have the opportunity to work at one of our Inspection Centers while being responsible for preparing the vehicle for cosmetic paintwork during our reconditioning process. The qualifying candidate must love helping people and possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.
  We are currently dong a sign-on bonus starting at $1500 ($750 payable at 30 days of employment and $750 payable at 90 days of employment)!
  What you ll be doing
  Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  
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  • Perform cosmetic services such as bag vehicles, block sanding, body filler, buffing, masking, sanding, taping, and tear down.
    
  • Complete headlight, interior, wheel, and rim repair.
    
  • Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned.
    
  • Partner and provide clear communication with other team members and departments involved in the vehicle reconditioning process.
    
  • Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the Cosmetic department.
    
  • Report any safety issues or accidents to management immediately.
    
  • Other duties as assigned.
    
    Working hours are Monday - Friday 6am to 3:00pm.
    Hours of operation are subject to change based on business needs. You may also be required to work overtime to support those business needs and will be given as much advance notice as possible.
    What you should have
    This position requires at least 6 months of Paint and Body experience and requires someone who has an entry-level level understanding of vehicle repair while having an interest in continuing their career as an auto body technician. Requirements include:
    
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    • Minimum 6 months of Paint and Body experience or Collision repair education.
      
    • A valid Driver s License.
      
    • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting.
      
    • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
      
    • A quality-first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana s vehicle quality standards.
      
    • Strong, consistent attention to detail.
      
    • Moderate understanding of vehicle mechanical repair.
      
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
      
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
      
    • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.
      
    • Ability to review, analyze, identify problems, and make decisions.
      
    • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
      
    • Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center.
      
      
      It would be great if you also had
      
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      • iCAR certifications
        
      • Experience working in the Autobody Industry or in a Lean Manufacturing environment
        
      • Experience prepping vehicles for paint
        
      • Experience working for a fast-paced hyper-growth company
        
      • Experience detailing vehicles
        
        The Auto Body Prepper team member will report to the Line Lead, Cosmetic, and will be an hourly full-time position. No travel is required.
        
        Other requirements
        To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
        
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        • Must be at least 18 years of age
          
        • Must have a valid driver's license
          
        • 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
          
        • Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
          
        • 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 excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity
          
        • 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
          
        • 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.
          
          Legal stuff
          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.
          
          
          

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