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, picking and putting away tires and other products, and carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I. The position also supports warehouse operations, company goals, and K&M values. The work includes receiving and checking in loads by verifying product numbers; preparing Amazon and Walmart orders; loading route trucks and multi-warehouse transfer trucks; and maintaining accurate, safe, and organized warehouse operations. The role requires using warehouse equipment and scanning devices, working in a non-climate-controlled environment, and meeting the minimum qualifications for Route Driver Level I. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 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.
- Ability and willingness 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 for 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, and put away tires and products.
- Keep tires and products in designated locations with tags visible, and restock as needed.
- Work safely, including proper use of equipment seat belts and order-picker harnesses.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
- Load multi-warehouse transfer trucks and all route trucks.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I.
- Receive loads through product-number verification and check-in.
- 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, 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 through the company’s levels system and 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
