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 supporting warehouse and route-truck operations. The employee must also be able to perform all duties and meet the job requirements of Route Truck Driver I. The position requires safe and accurate use of warehouse equipment, maintaining organized stock and a clean warehouse, and assisting with product receiving, transfers, and shipping. The work takes place in a warehouse that is not climate controlled, so temperatures may be cold in winter and hot in summer. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 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 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 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.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- 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 out, and restock as needed.
- Work safely at all times, 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 job duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I.
- Receive loads by verifying product numbers and checking in products.
- Pull and pick Amazon and Walmart orders and prepare them for shipping.
- 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 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.
- 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 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
