Logistics Specialist (Material Handler/Delivery Driver) Houston, TX

TireHub; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly on Fridays

Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance

401(k) with TireHub match

Paid vacation and holidays

Access to tire discounts

Job summary

A tire distribution company in Houston is seeking a Logistics Specialist to load and unload tires while ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should have at least 1 year of general work experience and a valid driver's license. The role requires safe operation of delivery vehicles and adherence to company policies. This position offers a competitive starting wage of $20 per hour along with various benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving history.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tires for delivery.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts safely.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintenance logs.
• Ensure compliance with TireHub policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. We call our people Hubbers because they’re at the center of everything we do. From behind the wheel to the warehouse floor, from customer calls to corporate strategy, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves. Visit www.TireHub.com/Careers to learn more.

Logistics Specialist (LS) Role

The primary role 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 while delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong customer relationships.

Compensation and Schedule

Starting wage of $20.00 per hour, with applicable wage progression after 90 days, 180 days, and 1 year tenure with TireHub.

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
• 401(k) with TireHub match
• Uniform program
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and more

This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader.

Core Commitments

• Approachable: We care about each other and our customers because relationships matter.
• Adventurous: We embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and build something unique.
• Relentless: We tackle our work with energy and deliver on commitments with enthusiasm.
• Speedy: We move quickly to get the job done when we commit to it.

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 for transport vehicles.
• Follow TireHub safety standards for selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing orders; position them using the bin locator system.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks following safety protocols.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Collect payments from customers on Cash on Delivery transactions.
• Ensure vehicles remain clean and in good mechanical condition.
• Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues promptly.
• Maintain 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 assigned by Supervisor or leadership.

Competencies

• Optimizes Work Processes
• Manages Ambiguity
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

Requirements

• At least 1 year of general work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 2 years of driving history with a valid license
• Must be 19 years old or older
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Repeatedly lift, pull, push, and move tires up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
• Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Load, unload, and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles
• Work up to 35 feet above ground-level
• Work up to 8 hours per day on a forklift
• Safely drive TireHub vehicles to deliver tires to customer locations
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with manifest, GPS, and navigation systems
• Maintain forklift certification and valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, pull, push, and move tires up to 50 lbs or more following safety procedures; stand, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, climb, and balance as needed
• Handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment as required
• Specific vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception
• Work in various settings, including non-climate-controlled warehouses and customer locations
• Extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required
• Night driving or inclement weather may be required
• Weight and height limits apply to equipment safety; accommodations may be reviewed 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.