Be a Part of Our Excellent Team! GLOVIS America is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, California. Since 2002, we have delivered innovative transportation and supply chain solutions throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We proudly support the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used vehicle, and fuel industries through operational excellence, advanced technologies, and exceptional customer service.
Position Summary:
The Body Shop Buffer is responsible for supporting vehicle refinishing and repair operations by performing vehicle preparation, sanding, buffing, polishing, and light body repair work. This position plays an important role in ensuring vehicles meet factory-quality standards before delivery. The ideal candidate has experience with automotive body repair, refinishing processes, and detailing techniques, along with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle Preparation & Refinishing:
Prepare vehicles for refinishing through sanding, masking, taping, and detailing.
Perform priming and surface preparation activities to support painting operations.
Wet sand and buff refinished vehicles to restore factory-quality appearance.
Remove imperfections from painted surfaces using appropriate sanding and polishing techniques.
Operate high-speed buffers to eliminate sanding marks and achieve a professional finish.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
Automotive Repair Support:
Perform minor body repairs and light dent removal.
Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components as needed during repair and refinishing processes.
Correct factory defects, scratches, overspray, and other cosmetic imperfections.
Assist with repair and restoration of vehicle processing center (VPC) units.
Safety, Quality & Team Support:
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow all company safety procedures and SDS requirements.
Communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, carriers, and vendors.
Assist team members as needed to support production goals and quality standards.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:- RequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDMinimum 1 year of automotive body repair, refinishing, or painting experience
- Valid state-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record (MVR)
- Experience using sanding, buffing, polishing, and automotive body repair tools
- Ability to read, write, and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- General knowledge of automotive components and repair processes
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required
- Preferred 2+ years of automotive body repair and/or painting experience
- Experience driving both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
- Prior experience in an automotive manufacturing, dealership, collision repair, or vehicle processing environment
Physical Requirements:- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
- Repetitive use of hands for sanding, buffing, polishing, and detailing activities
- Ability to push and pull equipment and materials
- Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures
- Exposure to dust, vehicle fumes, paint materials, chemicals, and industrial noise
- Ability to drive vehicles safely throughout the facility
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Working and Environmental Conditions
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This position is located in Shreveport, Louisiana
- Automotive manufacturing, warehouse, and vehicle processing center environment
- Exposure to loud noise from vehicles, equipment, and machinery
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
- Exposure to paint materials, chemicals, dust, and vehicle exhaust fumes
- Frequent movement throughout production and repair areas
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. GLOVIS America reserves the right to revise or amend this position at any time based on business needs.
Equal Employment OpportunityGLOVIS America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs
