Warehouse Associate Backup Driver

K&M Tire • Grand Rapids, MI

23d • Onsite

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. It also performs the duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I when needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The position requires safe, accurate use of warehouse equipment and tools; maintaining organized product locations and a clean warehouse; receiving and verifying incoming loads; handling warehouse transfers and route-truck loading; and completing Amazon and Walmart picking and shipping tasks. The employee is expected to support company goals and values and perform other appropriate assigned duties.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a multitasking environment and prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge.
• Friendly, helpful, 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 non-climate-controlled environment with cold temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Route Truck Driver I job requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications of Route Driver Level I.
• Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist with loading semi-trailers and route trucks.
• Use provided equipment and tools safely and accurately to verify, pick or pull, and put away tires and products.
• Keep tires and products in designated locations with tags visible, and restock as needed.
• Follow warehouse safety practices, including proper use of equipment seat belts and order picker harnesses.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Load multi-warehouse transfer trucks and route trucks.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I.
• Support Warehouse Manager decisions and company goals, and uphold K&M values.
• Receive loads by verifying product numbers and checking in shipments.
• Pick and ship Amazon and Walmart orders.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with K&M matching up to 50% of the first 6% invested.
• College tuition assistance for eligible employees after six months, up to $7,000 annually.
• 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 and pay increases with experience and tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed