Automotive Inventory Associate

6004 - Des Moines - 10315 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, Iowa, 50322

As a Flow Inventory Associate, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining Car Max’s best‑in‑class vehicle inventory and customer experience. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and take pride in accuracy and organization. You’ll handle vehicle receiving and shipping, lot maintenance, merchandising, and photo uploads, ensuring every car meets Car Max’s quality standards.

Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, and help us deliver the transparency and trust our customers expect.

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.

• Maintain accurate inventory by following Car Max inventory processes.
• Receive and secure vehicles shipped to Car Max and prepare title packets for transfers.
• Perform lot maintenance and merchandising, ensuring display areas are clean and organized.
• Prep vehicles for customer returns and loaners, including washing and vacuuming.
• Execute photo station process for  listings.
• Drive vehicles on and off the lot for repairs, storage, and auction support.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Car Max driving standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and accurately transcribe data for inventory records.
• Completion of Inventory Associate workstation certifications and assigned trainings.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.

$18.50 – $25.80

Full‑time hourly or commission/incentive eligible associates earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year and 80–200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90‑day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service. Associates receive pay for each of six scheduled holidays per year plus one floating holiday, and may be eligible for holiday premium pay if they work on a holiday.

Full‑time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit the Car Max Benefits website.

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.

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