WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE / BACKUP DRIVER
Warehouse Associate / Backup DriverS&S Tire of Galax, VA, a leading multi-location regional wholesale tire dealer is seeking to add a Warehouse Associate / Backup Driver to our team!
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 them in the assigned staging areas according to the bin locator system.
Checks and verifies the 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.
Maintain compliance with procedures and policies
Driver Tasks:
Provide excellent customer service to all customers
Safely operate 16' to 28' box trucks for delivery of products.
Makes collections from customers for merchandise delivered on a Cash on Delivery basis.
Makes a list of prospective customers along the designated route to supply the Store Manager with sales follow-up information.
Ensures good mechanical operation of the vehicle.
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections at the beginning of each workday and immediately report 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 dependent on experience and qualifications
Full-time, permanent position, with weekly pay, and opportunity for overtime
Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays, shift starting at 7 am
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision, Life insurance, and more
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company matching
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Employee discounts
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace
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, to operate all warehouse related equipment
Minimum 1 year of verifiable driving experience
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, but not required
Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment
About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to become one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. We currently operate 18 full-service commercial locations, 12 wholesale distribution centers, and 3 Bandag retread facilities across 10 Southeastern states. Our company employs more than 550 people and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2024, we celebrated our 50th year in business and have consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry.
Apply now to join the team!