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 role involves receiving and checking in loads through product-number verification, fulfilling Amazon and Walmart orders, loading route trucks and multi-warehouse transfer trucks, and keeping products in designated locations with tags visible and stock replenished. The employee is expected to use warehouse equipment safely, maintain an organized workspace, support company goals and values, and perform other assigned duties. The work takes place in a warehouse that is not climate controlled, with temperatures that may be cold in winter and hot in summer. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
- Ability to 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 winter and hot summer temperatures.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements of Route Truck Driver I.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Must meet the minimum qualifications for Route Driver Level I.
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.
- Work safely, including properly using equipment seat belts and order-picker harnesses.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
- Load multi-warehouse transfer trucks.
- Perform the job duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I.
- Support the Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals.
- Receive loads through product-number verification and check-in.
- Pick or pull and ship Amazon and Walmart orders.
- Load all route trucks.
- Perform other appropriate assigned duties and uphold K&M values.
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.
- Promotion opportunities through the company’s levels system and potential internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
- Pay increases that grow with length of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
