Warehouse Backup Driver

K&M Tire • Aurora, OH

3d

About The Position

The Warehouse Backup Driver works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The role is responsible for loading and unloading trucks and for picking, pulling, and putting away tires and other products. The employee also performs all duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I and supports warehouse management decisions, company goals, and K&M values.

This position involves handling warehouse inventory, verifying and checking in incoming loads, preparing Amazon and Walmart orders for shipment, and loading route and multi-warehouse transfer trucks. The employee is expected to work safely, keep the warehouse clean and organized, and use equipment and tools accurately.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The warehouse is not climate controlled, so temperatures may be cold in winter and hot in summer.

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; must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge.
• Friendly, helpful, and 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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Route Truck Driver I job requirements and minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist with loading semi-trailers and route trucks.
• Use provided equipment and tools to verify, pick or pull, and put away tires and products accurately and safely.
• Keep tires and products in designated locations with tags facing 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 all route trucks.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Route Truck Driver I.
• Receive loads through product-number verification and check-in.
• Pick or pull 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 company 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 and pay increases based on tenure and experience.

What This Job Offers

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