Job Description
RDC Warehouse Material Handler
The RDC Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the accurate, safe, and efficient picking, loading and unloading of tires for Tirehub transfers, cycle counting and inventory control activities, and general warehouse support to ensure timely order fulfillment and inventory accuracy.
Pay rate: $21.72 an hour
This position reports to Leader, Warehouse Systems & Operations.
The individual must demonstrate the following TireHub 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 do not 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.
Role Specifics:
- Loads, unloads, inspects, and verifies tire shipments to and from TireHub transport vehicles.
- Picks, stages, and prepares customer orders using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Operates warehouse equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, clamp trucks, in accordance with safety procedures and certification requirements.
- Performs cycle counts and supports annual physical inventory activities to maintain accuracy.
- Properly stacks, secures, and organizes tires on pallets, while fulfilling TLC and will call orders.
- Reports damaged products, inventory discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns promptly.
- Follows all quality, inventory control, and operational procedures.
- Completes all required training, including classroom, hands-on, or computer-based learning and maintain any required operator certifications.
- Maintains compliance to TireHub policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Completes additional tasks assigned by their supervisor or another member of Senior Leadership, as requested.
Competencies:
· Optimizes Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
· Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
· Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
· Communicates effectively: Conveys information clearly and adapts style to diverse audiences.
· Decision Making Uses sound judgment, data, and input from others to make effective decisions.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment experience preferred, ideally involving tires or heavy, palletized goods.
- Prior experience operating forklifts, order pickers, or similar warehouse equipment preferred.
- Valid equipment certifications are preferred or the ability to maintain required certifications.
- Basic math, inventory counting, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to read labels, bin locations, work instructions, and inventory documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push and pull tires up to 50+ lbs. on a regular basis, with heavier loads using appropriate equipment or assistance.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including warehouse, dock, and outdoor settings.
- Commitment to following all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, safe lifting techniques, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific safety protocols.
- Ability to complete required safety and equipment operation training.
- Dependable, punctual, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to complete required safety and equipment operation training; report incidents promptly.
Working Conditions:
- This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment requiring flexibility, adaptability and collaboration.
- Most of the work is performed within warehouse and distribution center facilities, with occasional administrative tasks completed in an office environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing are required.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing 50 pounds or more is required.
- Exposure to varying temperatures, including warehouse, dock, and outdoor conditions.
- Work schedules may vary based on business needs and operational demands.
- Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required as business needs dictate.