Logistics Specialist **Sign-on Bonus** - Material Handler/Delivery Driver - Columbus, OH

About the Role

The Logistics Specialist (LS) is responsible for loading and unloading tires for warehouse storage and timely customer delivery, including unloading and staging products at customer locations. This role represents TireHub professionally in all customer interactions, maintains safe driving practices, and delivers exceptional customer service while fostering strong customer relationships.

Pay

Starting wage of $20.50 per hour with guaranteed increases of $2.00 over your first year of employment.

Schedule

Monday through Saturday with fluctuating day shift hours.

Benefits

• Paid weekly on Fridays
• Premium-free Hubber Health Insurance
• TireHub-funded Health Savings Account
• TireHub-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays, plus your birthday off
• Parental leave programs
• 401k with TireHub match
• Uniform program
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and more

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, inspect, and tally tires to and from transport vehicles (trailer trucks, box trucks, delivery vans).
• Follow TireHub safety standards for selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing customer orders using the bin locator system.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks while adhering to safety protocols.
• Conduct and participate in cycle counts, tallies, and labeling as part of inventory control procedures.
• Collect payments from customers on Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions.
• Ensure vehicles remain clean and in good mechanical/physical condition.
• Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections daily and report operational issues or mechanical defects.
• Complete driver and vehicle maintenance logs regularly.
• Ensure compliance with all TireHub policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training through in-class, in-person, or computer-based learning modules.
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisors or leadership.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving history (does not include driver’s permit).
• Must be 19 years old or older.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, pull, push, and/or move tires (up to 50 lbs) with or without mechanical assistance.
• Capable of frequent bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurately and efficiently load, unload, and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles.
• Ability to work up to 35 feet above ground level.
• Ability to work up to 8 hours per day on a forklift.
• Follow traffic rules and regulations while safely driving TireHub vehicles.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Manifest, GPS, and navigation systems.
• 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.
• Regularly stand, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, climb, and balance.
• May handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment (gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in various settings, including non-climate-controlled warehouses and customer locations.
• Extended day, evening, and weekend work (including Saturday) may be required with little or no advanced notice.
• Driving during the night or in inclement weather may be required.
• Must not exceed 400 pounds in weight or 6 feet 3 inches in height to meet equipment safety restraints.

Core Commitments

• Approachable: Care about each other and customers, valuing relationships to ensure business is done right.
• Adventurous: Embrace challenges with courage and ambition to build something unique.
• Relentless: Tackle work with energy, deliver on commitments, and persist until the job is done.
• Speedy: Commit to jobs and complete them quickly, as speed is critical in the tire industry.

Competencies

• Optimizes Work Processes: Focus on continuous improvement and efficient processes.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operate effectively even when things are uncertain.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieve results under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others.
• Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear communications tailored to different audiences.