Warehouse Backup Driver

K&M TIRE; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

K&M TIRE is seeking a Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver to support unloading and loading tires and products, pulling and putting away inventory, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate a forklift and order picker, and a valid driver’s license. Teamwork and multi-tasking are essential in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet job requirements of Route Truck Driver I.

Responsibilities

• Unload semi-trailers and assist loader for trucks.
• Use equipment to verify, pull, and put away tires/products.
• Keep tires/products in designated locations with proper tagging.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Load route trucks and support warehouse transfers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Order picker

RF scanner

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 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