Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate

7171 - Gastonia - 1600 Remount Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054 CarMax, the way your career should be! Position Overview As a Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II at CarMax, you’ll play a vital role in delivering best-in-class vehicles to our customers. You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high standards for quality and appearance, helping customers feel confident in their purchase. Why CarMax? At CarMax, 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. Role Responsibilities Execute standardized cosmetic reconditioning processes at an established pace to maintain efficiency and quality. Perform advanced cosmetic repairs including paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing to restore vehicles to CarMax standards. Complete cosmetic and final quality inspections to ensure vehicles meet customer-ready standards. Identify defects and determine the best repair methods for optimal results. Support auction preparation and assist with vehicle movement on and off the lot. Deliver exceptional customer service, collaborate with team members to achieve goals, support auction preparation, and assist with vehicle movement on and off the lot Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Required Qualifications Completion of all CarMax training programs, including online and hands-on modules. Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately for inventory and quality control. Skilled in performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual tasks for extended periods. Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and team members. Willingness to work in indoor and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather. About CarMax At CarMax, 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. CarMax 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, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application . #J-18808-Ljbffr CarMax Business Services