Warehouse Associate Backup Driver
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate Backup Driver works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The role is responsible for unloading and loading trucks and for picking, pulling, and putting away tires and other products. The position also performs the duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I when needed. The associate uses warehouse equipment and tools to verify, receive, pick, and put away products; keeps products in designated locations with tags visible; and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse. The role includes loading route trucks and multi-warehouse transfer trucks, as well as picking and shipping Amazon and Walmart orders. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a multitask environment and prioritize and organize effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively; must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to learn tire knowledge.
- Friendly, helpful, and positive attitude.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and lift 50 pounds continuously.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift, tire cart, pallet jack, and order picker.
- Ability to learn and use scanning devices to accurately confirm tires and shipments.
- Ability to work in a warehouse that is not climate controlled, with cold winter and hot summer temperatures.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Route Truck Driver I job requirements and minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Unload semi-trailers and assist with loading semi-trailers and route trucks.
- Use provided equipment and tools accurately and safely to verify, pick or pull, and put away tires and other products.
- Keep tires and products in designated locations with tags visible, and restock as needed.
- Work safely, including using equipment seat belts and order-picker harnesses properly.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
- Load multi-warehouse transfer trucks and route trucks.
- Perform the duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I.
- Receive loads by verifying product numbers and checking in products.
- Pick and ship Amazon and Walmart orders.
- Support the Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals, uphold K&M values, and perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a company match of up to 50% of the first 6% invested.
- College tuition assistance of up to $7,000 annually for eligible employees after six months of employment.
- Healthcare benefits after 90 days.
- Paid time off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
- $500 referral bonus.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Reduced employee pricing on tires, up to 12 tires per year.
- Annual profit-sharing bonus.
- Opportunities for promotion through the company’s levels system and for internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
