Logistics Specialist (Material Handler/Delivery Driver) Albany, NY

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for distribution of tasks including: General Warehousing Delivery Services Vehicle Maintenance
• 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.
• 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 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.

Competencies

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a minimum 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Starting wage of $20.05 per hour with guaranteed increases of $2.00 over your first year of employment with TireHub. 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!