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Carvana · 6 hours ago

Cosmetic Associate, Cosmetic Inspector

Carvana is the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history, seeking Cosmetic Inspectors to join their team. The role involves identifying cosmetic imperfections and may include various tasks related to vehicle preparation and inspection.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesE-Commerce
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Responsibilities

Identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process
Prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles
Prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
Prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush
Match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
Painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles
Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
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

Qualification

Cosmetic inspectionAutomotive preppingSandingMaskingAttention to detail

Required

Professional automotive prepping experience
Ability to identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process
Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license
Some positions may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
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
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Benefits

100% company-paid healthcare premiums
Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
ASE and tool reimbursement programs
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Company

Carvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.16B
Key Investors
Stellantis-FsAlly Financial
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $99M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Equity· $225M
2022-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $3.27B

Leadership Team

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Ernie Garcia
Founder and CEO
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Ben Huston
Co-Founder/COO
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