Automotive Detailer

6008 - Brooklyn Park - 6900 Lakeland Ave, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55428

As a Flow Inventory Associate II, you play a vital role in ensuring every Car Max vehicle meets our best‑in‑class standards for quality and appearance. Car Max customers expect vehicles that look exceptional and perform reliably—and that starts with you. Working alongside skilled technicians in a modern, climate‑controlled environment, you’ll handle everything from paint touch‑ups and interior detailing to part replacements and final finishing touches.

Your work ensures that every car shines, and so will your career. Enjoy competitive pay, paid vacation, health benefits, retirement plans, and exclusive car purchase discounts as part of a company that values your growth and well‑being.

At Car Max, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

• Conduct detailed cosmetic inspections to identify repairs and enhancements needed for vehicles to meet Car Max standards
• Repair and replace small parts to ensure vehicles are fully functional and meet Car Max standards
• Perform paint retouching, waxing, buffing, and post‑paint finishing to meet Car Max standards
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deliver exceptional customer‑ready vehicles
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina, including ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer‑focused mindset
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work primarily outdoors, including in noisy or inclement weather conditions

• Experience in vehicle detailing and cosmetic repair, including washing, waxing, buffing, masking, sanding, grinding, and paint application
• Familiarity with removing and replacing small parts and performing minor repairs

At Car Max, 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. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

Car Max is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The hourly rate for this position is: $19.43 - $27.09

Except as otherwise required by state law, Car Max Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full‑time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full‑time salaried are entitled to 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, please visit our Car Max Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application