Wholesale Warehouse Associate & Backup Driver

Warehouse Associate & Backup Driver

S&S Tire of Columbia, SC a leading multi-location regional wholesale tire dealer is seeking to urgently add a Warehouse Associate & Backup Driver to our Columbia Wholesale operation, located in Columbia, SC.

Duties performed in this position include, but are not limited to:

Warehouse Tasks

• Loads, unloads, checks and tallies tires to and from carriers [trailer trucks]
• Selects, packs, counts, marks, palletizes tires of customer orders and places in the assigned staging areas according to bin locator system.
• Checks and verifies accuracy of selecting, packing, weighing, marking, and counting of tires for customer orders.
• May operates order picker, pallet jacks, and other equipment in the execution of duties.
• Performs required counting, tallying and marking on related inventory control documents.
• Participates in cycle and/or annual physical inventories.
• Ensures safety guidelines are met by the proper palletizing, re-palletizing, and restacking of tires.

Driver Tasks

• Non-CDL will be driving a pick-up truck/box truck
• Makes collections from customers for merchandise delivered on a Cash on Delivery basis.
• Makes list of prospective customers along the designated route to supply the Store Manager with sales follow up information.
• Completes all driver and vehicle maintenance logs. Ensures good mechanical operation of vehicle.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections at the beginning of each workday and immediately report operating problems or mechanical defects to the Warehouse Manager or designee.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation starting at $16.50-17.50/per hour, based on experience with a 90 day increase
• Full-time, permanent position, with weekly pay
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision, Life insurance, and more
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company matching
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employee Drug-Free Workplace

Requirements

• Able and willing to work in a warehouse environment
• Lift/move tires (up to 100lbs) with or without equipment, frequent bending and lifting
• Accurately place received and shipping products in warehouse
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts
• Valid driver's license; good standing with no more than 3 violations in 3 years
• Must be at least 23 years old with a minimum of 1 year of verifiable driving experience.
• Detail-oriented, punctual, and dependable
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting

About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to become one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. We currently operate 12 full-service commercial locations, 14 wholesale distribution centers, and 2 Bandag retread facilities across 11 Southeastern states. Our company employs more than 550 people and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2024, we celebrated our 50th year in business and have consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry. To learn more about S&S Tire, visit our website at