Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

K&M TIRE; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Employee pricing

Profit sharing

Internal promotion

Job summary

K&M Tire is seeking a Warehouse Employee Backup Driver in Fort Wayne, IN. You will unload trailers, assist loaders, and manage tire/product pulling and stocking with attention to safety. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate common warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities include ensuring items are in designated locations, maintaining warehouse cleanliness, and supporting route truck loading. The company offers growth through internal promotion and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork to support warehouse goals.
• Willingness to learn tire knowledge and product handling procedures.
• Must meet physical requirements (lift up to 75 lbs).
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, order picker) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist loaders for trailers/routes.
• Pull, verify, and put away tires/products using provided equipment.
• Restock tires in designated locations with proper tagging.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Tire knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Order picker

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• K&M Team members are eligible for 401K after 6 months of employment. K&M will match up to 50% of the first 6% invested. You will be able to change the amount invested in your 401K any time after enrollment.
• K&M offers College Tuition Assistance to all eligible K&M employees who have been employed with us for 6 months. ANY passion you choose to pursue a degree in, K&M Tire will financially assist you in your journey up to $7,000 annually!
• Healthcare benefits at 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 our inventory of tires (up to 12 tires per year).
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunities for promotion through our levels system with experience. For those interested in doing more – opportunities for internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager with no college degree required.
• We offer pay increases that increase significantly the longer you are employed. In addition, we value promoting from within vs. hiring on the outside.

We would love to welcome you to our family!

Job Summary:The WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE BACKUP DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader; responsible for unloading and/or loading trucks, as well as picking/pulling and/or putting away tires/products.

Vision:To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for unloading semi-trailers and/or assisting the loader for semi-trailers and route trucks.
• Use equipment and tools provided on a daily basis accurately and safely to verify, pull/pick, and put-away tires/products.
• Tires/products should be in designated locations with tags out and restocked as needed.
• Responsible for working safely at all times, including the proper usage or equipment seat-belts and order picker harnesses.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Able to load multi-warehouse transfer trucks.
• Able to perform all job duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I
• Support Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
• Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.
• Able to receive load through product number verification and check-in.
• Able to perform Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping.
• Able to load all route trucks.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge.
• Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds; 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate safely a fork lift, tire cart, pallet jack and order picker.
• Ability to learn and utilize scanning devises to accurately confirm tire and shipment
• Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet job requirements of Route Truck Driver I

Warehouse Backup Driver Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must meet minimum qualification of Route Driver Level I

K&M Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.