Cosmetic Associate, Cosmetic Inspector (Greenfield)

Overview

We’re looking for Cosmetic Inspectors with professional automotive prepping experience to join us at Carvana – the fastest‑growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history. As an entry‑level Cosmetic Inspector, you’ll identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs before reconditioning and after the paint process. May require additional tasks such as prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and vehicle purchase discount
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• 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

Responsibilities

• Identify cosmetic imperfections and necessary repairs pre‑reconditioning and post‑paint.
• Prep, sand, mask and perform other tasks as needed to prepare vehicles.

Available Paint Roles

• Paint Prepper – min 6 months professional experience: prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
• Entry‑Level Painter – min 1 year professional experience: prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch‑up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
• Mid‑Level Painter – min 3 years professional experience: match/mix paint color and use water‑based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths.
• Experienced Painter – min 5 years professional experience: painting (base coats, tri‑coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

Other Automotive Roles

• Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR.
• Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair/Build, and Master Technician.
• Entry‑Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, Coordinator/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools; must lift up to 60 pounds independently.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment and be exposed to excessive weather conditions.
• Use of safety equipment such as face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Ability to pass a complete background check. Some positions may be subject to an MVR check.

How to Apply

Apply on this page or call one of our recruiters at View phone number on apply.placed-app.com, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9 AM to 7 PM ET).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.