Warehouse Backup Driver

K&M TIRE; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

K&R Tire is seeking a Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver I in Michigan to support unloading and loading activities, and to help with pulling and stocking tires and products. You will work under supervision and help maintain an orderly, safe warehouse environment in a fast-paced setting.

You will use equipment to verify, pull, and restock items, while following company goals and safety protocols. Prior experience in tire warehouses is valued, with growth opportunities into level II/III roles.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist loaders for trucks.
• Pull, verify, and put-away tires/products using equipment daily.
• Maintain designated locations with proper tagging and restocking.
• Operate safety equipment, including seat-belts and order picker harnesses.
• Keep a clean, organized warehouse and assist with loading route trucks.
• Train new warehouse employees (level III) and support warehouse goals.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Prioritization & organization

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Lift up to 75 lbs

Stand for long periods

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Tire cart

Pallet jack

Order picker

Job description

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