Warehouse Driver

EAST BAY TIRE

A career at East Bay Tire provides a unique opportunity to work in a competitive environment full of challenges and fulfilling growth throughout the East Bay, Central Valley, and Northern California. You'll have the chance to be part of our team to be creative and innovative in your role to meet the demands of an ever-evolving company and economic climate. You'll be involved in serving our communities, building lasting relationships, and be inspired by the best to grow in your career. Ours teams embrace challenge, we are very tenacious; the tenacity is what feeds our passion to be the best, but in the warehouse, we just call this True Grit.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The warehouse driver is responsible for driving various East Bay Tire vehicles while delivering goods and products to customers, clients, and accounts. You will make deliveries and pick up inventory as needed.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• 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
• Drives commercial truck to deliver tires to customers as well as other East Bay Tire locations
• Performs initial vehicle inspection at the beginning of each shift
• Unloads different types and sizes of tires at delivery site
• Collects money from customers on COD accounts
• Records delivery information on pick tickets
• Inform regular customers of new tires available when questioned
• Listens to and resolves service complaints
• Collects or picks up rejected tires or unsold merchandise
• Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery
• Responsible for routine vehicle presentation/cleanliness
• Work on special projects and perform other tasks as needed
• Adherence to company and safety policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least 2 years' experience working as a commercial or warehouse driver
• Experience working in a warehouse as a technician or driver preferred
• Experience delivering parts or products to customers
• Experience working in the tire industry preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must have a strong commitment to achieving goals with a teamwork mentality
• Must have great communication/interpersonal skills
• Must be motivated with a good business sense and understanding
• Must have good decision making/judgment skills
• Must be extremely organized, detail orientated.
• Must be a team player, with the initiative and ability to do what it takes to get the job done
• Computer skills with a variety of programs including Excel, Outlook, and various other computer systems
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be a self-starter, be willing to take initiative and willing to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required for the job
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work independently on tight deadlines with multiple priorities

LOCATION

• This position will work out of our San Jose 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
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact – while being your unique, authentic, self at work.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:

• 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 to 50 pounds
• Work flexible/varying schedule to support the team, customers, and deadlines

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

East Bay Tire is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.