Auction Processing Associate
Location: Oldsmar, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Help Build the Future of Our Growing Online Auction Operation
Suncoast Liquidators is one of Tampa Bay's leading liquidation companies, and we're expanding our online auction division. We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team and help build one of the area's premier online auction operations.
This isn't a traditional warehouse position. Our Auction Processing Associates combine warehouse operations with technology, inventory management, product research, photography, quality control, and customer service.
Every day you'll work with thousands of unique products from major retailers. You'll use iPads and specialized software to inspect, photograph, catalog, and prepare merchandise for online auction.
If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, learning new technology, working independently, and taking pride in producing high-quality work, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an Auction Processing Associate, you'll play an important role in preparing merchandise for our online auctions.
Your daily responsibilities may include:
- Scan products using iPads, barcode scanners, and warehouse software.
- Match merchandise to manifests and inventory records.
- Identify brands, models, serial numbers, and product specifications.
- Research unfamiliar products using manufacturer information, AI tools, and online resources.
- Inspect merchandise for condition and completeness.
- Accurately grade products as New, Open Box, Used, Damaged, Missing Parts, Untested, or Salvage.
- Photograph products according to company standards.
- Create accurate product descriptions and notes.
- Label, organize, and store inventory.
- Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
- Meet daily productivity and quality expectations.
- Assist with additional warehouse duties as business needs require.
Customer Pickup Responsibilities
Our auction team also assists customers picking up their winning auction items.
Responsibilities may include:
- Locate and pull completed customer orders.
- Verify merchandise against customer invoices.
- Stage orders for pickup.
- Assist customers professionally during pickup.
- Help load merchandise when appropriate.
- Resolve missing or misplaced items with the auction team.
- Maintain an organized pickup area.
- Deliver outstanding customer service.
What We're Looking For
The process in this position is consistent—scan, inspect, photograph, catalog, and store—but the products are always changing.
Success comes from applying good judgment, maintaining attention to detail, and making accurate decisions across hundreds of unique products every week.
We're looking for dependable, self-motivated individuals who take pride in working efficiently, making good decisions, and consistently producing high-quality work while working independently after training.
The ideal candidate:
- Takes ownership of their work.
- Is a self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do next.
- Maintains a fast, consistent pace throughout the day.
- Pays close attention to detail.
- Learns new technology and software quickly.
- Thinks critically and solves problems independently.
- Enjoys researching unfamiliar products.
- Has excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Communicates professionally with coworkers and customers.
- Is dependable, punctual, and has excellent attendance.
- Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience is helpful but not required:
- Warehouse or distribution experience.
- Inventory management experience.
- Retail merchandising experience.
- Experience using inventory software or barcode scanners.
- Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and computers.
- Experience with eBay, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace, Shopify, or other online marketplaces.
- Product photography experience.
- Strong knowledge of consumer products across multiple categories.
Product Knowledge
You'll work with a wide variety of merchandise, including:
- Electronics
- Power tools
- Small appliances
- Home improvement products
- Furniture
- Kitchenware
- Toys
- Sporting goods
- Automotive accessories
- Lawn & garden equipment
- Pet products
- Health & beauty items
- Office equipment
- Seasonal merchandise
- General merchandise
The ability to identify brands, models, product variations, and overall condition is a valuable skill in this position.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Stand and walk for most of the workday.
- Bend, reach, push, pull, and move merchandise throughout the shift.
- Work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Our Culture
We're building more than an auction department—we're building a team of professionals.
We value people who take ownership of their work, hold themselves accountable, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
Our best team members:
- Stay productive throughout the day.
- Take initiative without waiting for constant direction.
- Look for solutions instead of problems.
- Help teammates when needed.
- Embrace technology and continuous learning.
- Respect company resources and customer merchandise.
- Take pride in doing quality work the right way.
We believe consistency creates efficiency, and accuracy builds customer trust.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is measured by both productivity and accuracy.
Top performers consistently process merchandise efficiently while maintaining high quality standards. They manage their time well, stay focused throughout the day, and understand that every product they process directly impacts the customer experience and the success of our online auctions.
As our auction operation grows, there will be opportunities for advancement for employees who demonstrate leadership, reliability, initiative, and a commitment to excellence.
Why Join Suncoast Liquidators?
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Monday–Friday schedule.
- Growing company with opportunities for advancement.
- Work with thousands of unique products from leading retailers.
- Learn valuable technology, inventory, and e-commerce skills.
- Every day brings new products and new challenges.
- Be part of building an exciting and rapidly growing online auction operation.
If you're looking for more than just another warehouse job and want to build a career in a fast-growing operation where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- This position involves processing a large number of products every day. You may be working on the same type of process for several hours at a time: scanning items, taking pictures, grading condition, and storing products. How do you stay focused and productive when doing repetitive tasks?
- This position requires using iPads, scanning systems, and software to process inventory. What technology have you used in previous jobs, and what types of systems are you comfortable working with or have worked with in the past?
- Reliable attendance is extremely important for our team. This position requires being here consistently and on time for scheduled shifts. Can you describe your approach to maintaining good attendance and reliability at work?
- At Suncoast, our auction team processes a wide variety of merchandise every day, including electronics, tools, appliances, toys, home goods, automotive items, and many other categories. You will regularly come across products you may have never seen before. This role requires team members to research products, identify brands and models, understand what the item is, determine condition, and gather the information needed to accurately prepare it for auction. If you come across an unfamiliar product, what steps would you take to figure it out?
- Our normal schedule is Monday through Friday. However, as our online auction operation grows, there may be occasional needs for weekend support, including customer pickups, inventory processing, or special projects. Are you willing and able to work occasional weekends when needed?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Oldsmar, FL 34677 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
