WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/BACKUP DRIVER

Sstire; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate/backup driver to join their dynamic team in Columbia, SC. This role involves manual labor, including lifting heavy tires and operating warehouse equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety record and the ability to drive non-CDL trucks for deliveries. Enjoy a full-time position with competitive pay starting at $16/hour, health benefits, and opportunities for overtime. Join a leader in the tire industry and be part of a mission-driven team focused on creating value and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Frequent Overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy tires, operate warehouse equipment.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and check tires for customer orders.
• Drive pick-up/box truck for deliveries and collections.

Skills

Manual Labor

Driving Skills

Inventory Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Order Picker

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

S&S Tire of Columbia, SC, a leading multi-location regional wholesale tire dealer, is seeking to add a warehouse associate/backup driver to our Columbia, SC Wholesale location. This position requires manual labor, lifting tires up to 150 lbs. If you are ready to tackle this challenge, you need to apply today!

Duties performed in this position include, but are not limited to:

Warehouse Receiver Tasks

• Loads, unloads, checks, and tallies tires to and from carriers [trailer trucks].
• Selects, packs, counts, marks, and palletizes tires of customer orders and places in the assigned staging areas according to bin locator system.
• Checks and verifies accuracy of selecting, packing, weighing, marking, and counting of tires for customer orders.
• May operate order picker, pallet jacks, and other equipment in the execution of duties.
• Ensures safety guidelines are met in operating the equipment.
• Performs required counting, tallying, and marking on related inventory control documents.
• Participates in cycle and/or annual physical inventories.
• Ensures safety guidelines are met by the proper palletizing, re-palletizing, and restacking of tires.
• Maintains compliance with procedures and policies.

Driver Tasks

• Non-CDL will be driving a pick-up truck/box truck.
• Makes collections from customers for merchandise delivered on a Cash on Delivery basis.
• Makes list of prospective customers along the designated route to supply the Store Manager with sales follow-up information.
• Ensures good mechanical operation of vehicle.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle inspections at the beginning of each workday and immediately reports operating problems or mechanical defects to the Warehouse Manager or designee.
• Completes all driver and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested.

Position Includes:

• Starting at $16.00/hour pay based on experience.
• Pay increase after 90 days of employment.
• Full-time, weekly pay, with frequent overtime.
• 7 am to 5:30 pm shift.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company matching.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. S&S currently operates 13 full-service commercial locations, 12 wholesale distribution centers, and 2 Bandag retread facilities across 10 Southeastern states. The company employs in excess of 550 people and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2019, S&S Tire celebrated their 45th year in business and has consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry. To see more about S&S Tire, visit their website at www.sstire.com.

S&S Tire Mission, Vision, and Values:

Vision: Be the simplest, fastest, and most reliable.

Mission: Create value providing essential products and services that move forward the American economy and way of life.

Core Values:

• Act with integrity.
• Create customer-centric value.
• Ensure longevity.
• Develop employees.

Job Requirements

• Must have the desire and ability to work in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move tires with or without mechanical assistance.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Must be willing, and have the ability, to operate all warehouse-related equipment.
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable driving experience and at minimum 23 years of age.
• Good safety record (no more than 3 violations in the last 3 years).
• Valid driver's license - in good standing.
• Forklift license is a plus.
• DOT Medical card or the ability to obtain.