Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse I PositionAre you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD's coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.Position DescriptionPay Rate: $21.50/hourThe Warehouse I position will prioritize and pick product to fill orders and staging product for loading, physically moving and lifting product weighing as much as 150 pounds, organizing the warehouse stock, assisting in daily closing down of warehouse, compiling and submitting regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over- and under-shipments, return of products to vendor, etc., assisting in periodic inventory counts, operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in safe manner and maintaining an operator license, if required.Key ResponsibilitiesAbility to operate equipment to assist in loading and unloading. Data entry of product number, use of hand-held devices and product placement for inventory accuracyAssist in administrative tasks such as paperwork handling and warehouse closing procedures.Compile and submit reports on damaged, outdated stock, over/under shipments, and returns to vendors; segregate defective items from regular inventory flow.Data entry of product number, use of hand-held devices and product placement for inventory accuracyLoad and unload delivery trucks, handling products up to approximately 50 pounds; manage tires and heavier items through rolling, destacking, or team lifting.Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers) safely, maintaining necessary licenses.Organize warehouse stock by product line and physical alignment, ensuring adequate space for overflow.Perform routine facility maintenance and housekeeping tasks, including cleaning parking lots, loading docks, and surrounding areas; maintain clear floors and tidy bathrooms.Prioritize and pick materials for order fulfillment, staging them for loading.Verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing products regarding quantity, size, and type; report inventory shortages to management and assist in periodic counts.CompetenciesCollaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCommunicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsDrives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.Logistics - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum movement and storage of warehouse & production plant, equipment and materials.Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.Production Quality - The ability and skill to ensure that all production operations are carried out to ensure the required quality of outcomes.Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.QualificationsHigh School or GED degree0-1 year of related experience preferredSkillsPolicy & ProceduresStorageVerbal CommunicationREMOTE_SKILL-1-231004REMOTE_SKILL-1-233868REMOTE_SKILL-1-365384REMOTE_SKILL-1-47489REMOTE_SKILL-1-58788Physical Demands/Working Conditions Physical Demands Category: WarehousePhysical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Travel required: 5% of the timeOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Build a challenging and rewarding career with us!American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace