Warehouse Technician

About the role

As a warehouse technician at East Bay Tire, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and organizing tires, materials, equipment, and other items in the warehouse to fill shelves, racks, or customers' orders. You may operate power equipment to fulfill orders and should be capable of driving and operating a forklift, reach truck, and various other types of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in East Bay Tire's Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth
• Receive, store, and pull/distribute tires by performing the following duties:
  • Receive tires and items, either by hand or by using forklifts, scissor-lifts, clapper attachment, dolly, or motorized cart
  • Sort and place tires or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to size, type, and style
  • Pull items from inventory for shipment and load tires for delivery
  • Perform inventory of the product
  • Operate forklift on a daily basis for warehousing needs
• Work on special projects and perform other tasks as needed

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience working in a warehouse as a warehouse technician or forklift operator
• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
• Experience performing inventory counts
• Experience working in the tire industry preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
• Strong commitment to achieving goals with a teamwork mentality
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated with a good business sense and understanding
• Good decision-making and judgment skills
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Team player with the initiative and ability to get the job done
• Computer skills with a variety of programs, including Excel, Outlook, and various other computer systems
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Self-starter, willing to take initiative and work without direct supervision
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work independently on tight deadlines with multiple priorities

Location

This position will work out of our Fairfield, CA, location.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA, and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Annual Employee Christmas Trees, Tax Services, Tailgate and Tickets to events, Employee birthdays, mingles, and lunches

Physical and/or Mental Demands

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise
• Routinely use computer equipment, including monitors, keyboards, etc.
• Frequently sit and stand to perform work, visit locations, load and unload trucks, use hand trucks, lift tires and parts, pack boxes, or put materials together
• Adherence to safety protocols and policies while using proper PPE is a must
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to kneel, bend, twist, reach, pull, and push 50-75 lbs
• Work flexible/varying schedule to support the team, customers, and deadlines

Why East Bay Tire?

We grow together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the resources and tools to be successful. We invest in our people; we learn together, and we grow together. We celebrate our people and want each employee to have a long career with East Bay Tire. We focus on giving people our utmost attention, building and keeping relationships, and offering world-class service.

We are proud of our diverse team that matches our diverse customer base. We have an inclusive culture where different perspectives, professional and personal, are respected and welcomed. We pride ourselves on being a fast-paced company that recognizes talent and rewards hard work.

We offer flexible work hours, a work environment that allows for work/life balance, a family-focused approach, and competitive benefits and events that support employee wellness.