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Logistics Specialist - Material Handler/Delivery Driver - Omaha, NE

TireHub, Omaha, NE, United States


Overview
At TireHub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. Our people are Hubbers – 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. 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 represents TireHub professionally in all customer interaction and maintains safe driving practices, delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong customer relationships.

Compensation and Schedule
This position has a starting wage of $20 per hour with guaranteed increases of $2.00 over your first year of employment with TireHub.

Monday through Saturday – fluctuating day shift hours.

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!

Reporting
This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader.

Core Commitments

Approachable – 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 – We readily embrace challenges with courage to introduce new ideas and build something unique.

Relentless – We tackle our work with energy and deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm.

Speedy – Speed is the currency in the tire industry; when we commit to a job, we get it done fast.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for distribution of tasks including general warehousing, delivery services, and 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 positions 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 inventory control procedures

Collects 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 reports any operational issues or mechanical defects

Completes necessary driver and vehicle maintenance logs regularly

Ensures compliance with all TireHub policies and procedures

Participates in ongoing training through in-class, in-person, or computer-based learning modules

Completes other tasks assigned by their Supervisor or another member of leadership

Competencies

Optimizes Work Processes: Focus on continuous improvement

Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively when things are not certain

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results under tough circumstances

Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works with others to meet objectives

Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear communications to different audiences

Requirements

At least 1 year of general work experience

Valid driver’s license

Minimum of 2 years of driving history with a valid driver’s license

Must be 19 years old or older

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to lift, pull, push and move tires up to 50 lbs repeatedly

Frequent bending, twisting and lifting

Multitask in a fast-paced environment

Accurately 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 drive TireHub vehicles to deliver tires to customer locations

Work independently and as part of a team

Familiarity with Manifest, GPS and navigation systems

Must maintain forklift certification and a valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

Required to lift, pull, push, and/or move tires (up to 50 lbs or greater) with or without mechanical assistance; standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crawling, climbing and balancing may be required

May handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment

Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception

Work in non-climate-controlled warehouses or customer locations

Extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required

Driving during night or in inclement weather may be required

Physical compatibility with equipment; accommodations reviewed under applicable laws

TireHub will consider the employment of all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. TireHub maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal law.

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