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Logistics Associate

Carvana · Hoffman Estates, IL · $17.50–$19.50 an hour · Logistics

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to keep track of a lot of items and keep records accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they treat inventory records seriously, because staging only works when the system matches the lot.

This is outdoor work in all weather. Tell me about a physical job you have done in heat, cold or rain.

What they are checking: Whether they know what the job really demands and will stay safe and steady through Chicago-area weather.

The posting mentions certifications, stinger loading and a Loader to Driver CDL program. Which of those interests you, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they want to grow here, since the role is built around added skills that raise pay over time.

Tell me about a time you kept your work area organized when things got busy.

What they are checking: Whether they keep the lot and workspace in order, which the posting lists and which prevents accidents and lost cars.

What would you do

You notice fresh damage on a car you are staging that is not on the inspection report. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they document and report right away, which protects the customer and makes sure the right team fixes it.

A truck is waiting to be loaded and two cars on the list are not staged yet. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they move with urgency and communicate with the driver and lead rather than letting the truck sit.

You are falling behind on your processing standard for the day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up early and ask for help instead of rushing and skipping safety or inspection steps.

About the work

You will use a handheld scanner to log where each car is. What would you do if the scanner says a car is in a spot and it is not there?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot inventory location calmly, since a lost car delays a customer delivery.

What do you check on a multi-point inspection when a car comes in or goes out on a transport?

What they are checking: Whether they can document a car's condition accurately so damage is caught before it is blamed on the wrong step.

What does driving safely on a busy lot full of inventory cars look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand low speeds, spotting and awareness, since lot accidents are a common and costly mistake.

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The full job description

As published by Carvana.

  Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.50 hourly Financial Opportunities: • At 12 months in role, earn an additional $.50 per hour by gaining your first certification • At an additional 6 months in role, earn an additional $.50 per hour by gaining your second certification • Ask me how you can make an additional $1 per hour by learning how to load/unload our stingers • You can also grow your career by earning your class A CDL in our Loader to Driver program Perks & Benefits • Company-paid medical insurance • Dental & vision insurance available at a low cost • 401K with company match • 104 hours of PTO in the first year • A multitude of perks including student loan payments, reimbursement programs, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more This individual contributor position is responsible for various tasks related to staging, and preparing inventory vehicles for inbound/outbound transport and direct delivery.    RESPONSIBILITIES • Use handheld scanning equipment to log vehicle locations and troubleshoot inventory location • Accurately receive, organize, locate, and stage inventory vehicles on-lot consistent with processing and safety standards • Multi-point inspections of inventory vehicles and accurately complete inspection reports • Consistently meet processing and quality standards • Maintain lot and workspace areas • Safely operate company-owned vehicles • Fuel inventory vehicles as needed Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent. • At least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • Ability to operate a computer and company issued tablet and mobile devices • Ability to work as a team player and interact with customers, managers and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner • Ability to frequently and safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles • Ability to work variable schedules as necessary Physical Working Conditions • Capable of walking 5 to 10 miles per shift • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as rain, snow, heat, etc. • Frequently getting in and out of vehicles. • Bend, twist, stoop, squat, and stand • Ability to work in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, dusty, wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance Legal Stuff 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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