Warehouse Associate

K&M TIre•DeKalb, IL

6d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Employee works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The role is responsible for unloading and/or loading trucks and picking, pulling, and putting away tires and other products. The position supports the company’s goals and values while helping maintain safe, accurate, and organized warehouse operations. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The work environment is not climate controlled and may be cold in winter and hot in summer.

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.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Unload semi-trailers and assist with loading semi-trailers and route trucks.
Use provided equipment and tools safely and accurately to verify, pick, pull, and put away tires and products.
Place 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.
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 and pull Amazon and Walmart orders and prepare them for shipping.
Load all route trucks.
Perform other appropriate 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.
Promotion opportunities through the company’s levels system and potential internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager without a college degree.
Pay increases that grow with length of employment.