Warehouse Associate Backup Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. K&M Tire scores A on the Alion truth index.
Warehouse Worker/Backup Route Driver
DeKalb, IL Operations
Description
Job Summary: The WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE BACKUP DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader; responsible for unloading and/or loading trucks, as well as picking/pulling and/or putting away tires/products.
Vision: To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for unloading semi-trailers and/or assisting the loader for semi-trailers and route trucks.
Use equipment and tools provided on a daily basis accurately and safely to verify, pull/pick, and put-away tires/products.
Tires/products should be in designated locations with tags out and restocked as needed.
Responsible for working safely at all times, including the proper usage or equipment seatbelts, and order picker harnesses.
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
Able to load multi-warehouse transfer trucks.
Able to perform all job duties and responsibilities of Route Truck Driver I
Support Warehouse Manager’s decisions and company goals.
Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.
Able to receive load through product number verification and check-in.
Able to perform Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping.
Able to load all route trucks.
Responsible for training new warehouse employees.
Able to use MaddenCo.
Job Requirements:
Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
Ability to learn tire knowledge.
Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds; 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate safely a forklift, tire cart, pallet jack and order picker.
Ability to learn and utilize scanning devises to accurately confirm tire and shipment.
Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet job requirements of Route Truck Driver I
Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
Warehouse Employee/Backup Driver Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
Must be able to read/understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.
Must have two years’ work experience.
Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM
K&M Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.