Logistics Specialist (Material Handler/Delivery Driver) Sweetwater, FL

About the position

At TireHub we move more than tires - we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. And behind it all? Our people. We call them Hubbers - because they're at the center of everything we do. From behind the wheel to the warehouse floor, from customer calls to corporate strategy, every Hubber plays a role in something bigger than themselves. And we show up every day ready to say yes - to challenges, to each other, and to getting it done right. Visit www.TireHub.com/Careers to learn more. Role Summary: The primary role of the Logistics Specialist (LS) involves loading and unloading tires for warehouse storage and/or timely customer delivery, including the unloading and staging of products at the customer's business location. The LS is expected to represent TireHub professionally in all customer interaction and maintain safe driving practices, all while delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong customer relationships. When you say YES to something bigger: This position has a starting wage of \$18.15 per hour with guaranteed increases of \$2.00 over your first year of employment with TireHub. Monday through Saturday - Fluctuating day shift hours Benefits summary: Paid weekly on Fridays Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance TireHub funded Health Savings Account Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits Paid vacation and holidays PLUS your birthday off! Parental leave programs Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match Uniform program Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more! This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader. The individual must exhibit the following TireHub core commitments: Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships. Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique. Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end. Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done - and we do it fast.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for distribution of tasks including:
  • General Warehousing
  • Delivery Services
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Adjustments to these allocations are made as business needs evolve
  • Loads, unloads, inspects, and tallies tires to and from transport vehicles (trailer trucks/box trucks/delivery vans).
  • Follows TireHub safety standards with respect to selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing customer orders and position them in designated locations using the bin locator system.
  • Operates equipment such as forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducts and participates in cycle counts, tallies, and labeling as part of regularly scheduled and annual inventory control procedures.
  • Collecting payments from customers on Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions.
  • Ensures vehicles remain clean and in good mechanical/physical condition.
  • Conducts pre/post-trip vehicle inspections daily and immediately report any operational issues or mechanical defects to the supervisor or designated person.
  • Completes all the necessary driver and vehicle maintenance logs, on a regular basis.
  • Ensure compliance with all TireHub policies and procedures.
  • Participates and maintains ongoing training through in-class, in-person, or computer-based learning modules, as assigned.
  • Completes other tasks assigned by their Supervisor or another member of leadership.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of general work experience.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have a mimimum of 2 years of driving history, with a valid driver's license (does not include driver's permit).
  • Must be 19 years old or older.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Repeatedly lift, pull, push and/or move tires (up to 50lbs) with or without mechanical assistance.
  • Capable of frequent bending, twisting and lifting.
  • Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accurately and efficiently load, unload and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles.
  • Work up to 35 feet above ground-level.
  • Work up to 8 hours per day on a forklift.
  • Follow traffic rules and regulations by safely driving TireHub vehicles to deliver tires to customer locations.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with Manifest, GPS and Navigation systems.
  • Must be able to maintain a forklift certification.
  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license.

Benefits

  • Paid weekly on Fridays
  • Premium-Free Hubber Health Insurance
  • TireHub funded Health Savings Account
  • Additional benefit options including TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays PLUS your birthday off!
  • Parental leave programs
  • Build your financial future with 401k including TireHub match
  • Uniform program
  • Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
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