Warehouse Backup Driver

K&M TIRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

K&M TIRE is seeking a Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver I in Dallas, TX to unload and load trucks, pick and move tires, and maintain an organized warehouse. You will support route truck operations and assist with transfers between locations.

Ideal candidates can lift up to 75 pounds, stand long periods, and operate forklifts or order pickers safely. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn tire knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet job requirements of Route Truck Driver I.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist loaders for semi-trailers and route trucks.
• Verify, pull/pick, and put-away tires/products with equipment.
• Keep tires/products in designated locations and restock as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Load multi-warehouse transfer trucks.
• Support Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals.
• Train new warehouse employees (level III).
• Use MaddenCo. (level III).

Skills

Reading/Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Physical strength

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Tire cart

Order picker

Job description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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. (levels II)
• Able to perform Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping. (levels II)
• Able to load all route trucks. (levels II)
• Responsible for training new warehouse employees. (level III)
• Able to use MaddenCo. (level III)

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 Employee/Backup Driver I Minimum Qualifications:

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

Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver II Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualifications for Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver I; plus
• 1+ years’ experience in tire warehouse or 2+ years’ experience in warehouse environment.

Warehouse Employee/Backup Drover III Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualifications for Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver II; plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in tire warehouse or 5+ years’ experience in warehouse environment