Overview
At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. Our people are Hubbers, central to everything we do. From the warehouse floor to customer calls, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves. Learn more at TireHub.com/Careers.
Role Summary
The primary role of the Logistics Specialist (LS) involves loading and unloading tires for warehouse storage and/or timely customer delivery, including the unloading and staging of products at the customer’s business location. The LS represents TireHub professionally in all customer interactions and maintains safe driving practices, delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong customer relationships.
Compensation and Schedule
This position has a starting wage of $22.50 per hour with guaranteed increases of $2.00 over the first year of employment with TireHub. Schedule: Monday through Saturday – fluctuating day shift hours.
Benefits
- Paid weekly on Fridays
- Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
- TireHub funded Health Savings Account
- Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays PLUS your birthday off
- Parental leave programs
- 401k with TireHub match
- Uniform program
- Access to tire discounts and other perks
Reporting
This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader.
Core Commitments
- Approachable – We care about each other and our customers; business is strongest when people respect one another and value relationships.
- Adventurous – We embrace challenges and welcome new ideas to build something unique.
- Relentless – We tackle work with energy and deliver on commitments with enthusiasm.
- Speedy – Speed is a currency in the tire industry; when we commit to a job, we get it done quickly.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Distribute tasks across General Warehousing, Delivery Services, and Vehicle Maintenance; adjust allocations as business needs evolve.
- Load, unload, inspect, and tally tires to and from transport vehicles (trailer trucks/box trucks/delivery vans).
- Follow TireHub safety standards for selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing orders; position them in designated locations using the bin locator system.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks following safety protocols.
- Conduct cycle counts, tallies, and labeling as part of inventory control procedures.
- Collect payments from customers on Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions.
- Ensure vehicles remain clean and in good mechanical/physical condition.
- Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspections daily and report any issues to the supervisor.
- Complete driver and vehicle maintenance logs regularly.
- Ensure compliance with TireHub policies and procedures.
- Participate in ongoing training through in-class, in-person, or computer-based modules.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by a Supervisor or leadership team.
Competencies
- Optimizes Work Processes – Focus on continuous improvement to get things done efficiently.
- Manages Ambiguity – Operates effectively when things are not certain.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieves results under challenging conditions.
- Collaborates – Builds partnerships to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear communications for different audiences.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of general work experience.
- Valid driver’s license; minimum of 2 years of driving history (does not include permit).
- Must be 19 years old or older.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Repeatedly lift, pull, push and/or move tires (up to 50 lbs) with or without mechanical assistance.
- Ability to bend, twist, and lift frequently.
- Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Load, unload, and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles efficiently.
- Work up to 35 feet above ground level.
- Work up to 8 hours per day on a forklift.
- Follow traffic rules and drive TireHub vehicles to customer locations.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Manifest, GPS, and navigation systems.
- Must maintain a forklift certification and a valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions
- Physical requirements include lifting, pulling, pushing tires up to 50 lbs or more, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crawling, climbing, and balancing.
- May handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.
- Specific vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Work in environments ranging from non-climate-controlled warehouses to customer locations.
- Extended or irregular hours, including Saturdays; night driving or inclement weather may be required.
- Physical limitations: must not exceed 400 pounds in weight or 6 feet 3 inches in height for equipment safety; accommodations available per ADA and laws.
TireHub will consider the employment of all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. TireHub maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal law.