Warehouse Associate Backup Driver

K&M Tire • Watseka, IL

5d • 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. The employee also performs the duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I when needed. The warehouse environment is not climate controlled and may be cold in winter and hot in summer.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. K&M Tire describes opportunities for increased pay with tenure and promotion through its levels system, including possible internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.

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 to learn tire knowledge.
• Friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and continuously lift 50 pounds.
• 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 an environment that is not climate controlled, with cold winter and hot summer temperatures.
• Valid driver’s license and meeting the job requirements of Route Truck Driver I; special licenses may be required for certain vehicles or in certain states.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications of 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.
• Place tires and products in designated locations with tags out, 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 route trucks.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I.
• Support Warehouse Manager decisions, company goals, and K&M values.
• Receive loads by verifying product numbers and checking in products.
• Pick and prepare Amazon and Walmart orders for shipment.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months of employment, with K&M matching up to 50% of the first 6% invested.
• College tuition assistance for eligible employees after 6 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 tenure.

What This Job Offers

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