Warehouse Associate Backup Driver at K&M Tire, Inc in Watseka, IL 60970, USA

Job description

• Posted Thursday, September 17, 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.

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.
• Able to perform Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping.
• Able to load all route trucks.

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
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must meet minimum qualification of Route Driver Level I
• Class C License Required

Skills

Required

• Valid driver's license
• Class C License
• Fork lift operation
• Tire cart operation
• Pallet jack operation
• Order picker operation
• Scanning devices
• Lifting up to 75 pounds
• Standing for extended periods
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritization and organization
• Independent and team work

Benefits

• K&M Team members are eligible for 401K after 6 months of employment. K&M will match up to 50% of the first 6% invested. You will be able to change the amount invested in your 401K any time after enrollment.
• K&M offers College Tuition Assistance to all eligible K&M employees who have been employed with us for 6 months. ANY passion you choose to pursue a degree in, K&M Tire will financially assist you in your journey up to $7,000 annually!
• Healthcare benefits at 90 days.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
• $500 Referral Bonus
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Reduced employee pricing on our inventory of tires (up to 12 tires per year).
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunities for promotion through our levels system with experience. For those interested in doing more – opportunities for internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager with no college degree required.
• We offer pay increases that increase significantly the longer you are employed. In addition, we value promoting from within vs. hiring on the outside.
• We would love to welcome you to our family!
• Hiring Min Rate
• Hiring Max Rate
• 18.50 USD