WAREHOUSE/BACK-UP DRIVER

American Tire is a growing company with over 2,400 employees throughout the United States.  We continue to expand and the acquisitions and new operations continue to enhance our ability to offer the most complete selection of tires, wheels and related products and value-added service across America to independent tire retailers.

PURPOSE

Performs a variety of tasks for product handling, storage, issue and control in a distribution Center warehouse.  Primary duties include prioritizing and picking material to fill orders, loading and unloading product on delivery trucks and maintaining, handling and moving the physical inventory within the warehouse. This position will also serve as a Back-up Delivery Driver as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload delivery trucks – requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing as much as 150 pounds
• Designate and organize the warehouse stock by product line and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for overflow
• Perform periodic facilities maintenance and/or custodial/housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning parking lot, loading dock and area surrounding building, keeping floors clear of debris, maintaining bathrooms and assisting in daily closing down of warehouse
• Compile and submit regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and undershipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregate defective product from normal flow of inventory
• Prioritize and pick material to fill orders and stage product for loading
• Assist in verifying all incoming and outgoing product for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type, informing management of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in safe manner and maintain an operator license, if required
• Assist in administrative tasks, such as the handling and preparation of paperwork

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior work experience sufficient to work under general supervision
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Company, in its discretion, may find appropriate and acceptable.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR.
• Stand-up stock picker experience a plus.
• Possess Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to start, control and maintain a complete process or procedure, while keeping safety and compliance at the forefront
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

American Tire Distributors offers a competitive salary and benefits.   The Company maintains a two-tiered group health plan that covers all employees with healthcare, dental and vision coverage.  Employees that participate in the Company’s wellness program are eligible for free health care coverage.   A 401(k) plan is offered to all employees after one year of service.  Also covered for employees is short-term disability and life insurance coverage, additional coverage for both long-term disability and life insurance is available for purchase.  Employees are eligible for employee purchases of company inventory at a discount – tires, wheels, etc...   Vacation and sick days are accumulated based on tenure for each calendar year.