Warehouse Associate

K&M Tire•DeKalb, IL

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The role is responsible for unloading and/or loading trucks and for picking, pulling, and putting away tires and other products. The position supports K&M Tire’s vision to be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.

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.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and lift 50 pounds continuously.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Unload semi-trailers and/or 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 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.
Support the Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals, and uphold K&M values.
Receive loads by verifying product numbers and checking in products.
Pick or pull and ship Amazon and Walmart orders.
Load all route trucks.
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 through the company’s levels system and for internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
Pay increases that grow significantly with length of employment.