DC Associate I

Starting Pay : $16.00 - $18.00 per hour dependent on experience Company Overview For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the award-winning Big O Tires® brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. With $5 billion in revenue and more than 3,000 employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers and with proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018, Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin. Values Integrity – We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation. Teamwork – We are better together. People‑Focused – We put people first – our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners – and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out. Accountability – We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do. Leave Everything Better – We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future. Job Responsibilities Operate various MHE (Material Handling Equipment) in a safe and efficient manner. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of products. Unload and put‑away product utilizing RF (radio frequency) technology. Inspect inbound for OSD (overages and shortages). Pick and stage product. Load trucks. Maintain organization of product in the warehouse. Assist center to optimize operations and customer service to achieve business plan and DC profitability. Participate in cycle count or physical inventory process as required. Maintain a clean work area and assist in the overall sanitation of the DC. Complete MHE reports as required by company policy and OSHA regulations. Perform any other tasks as defined by Supervisor or Center Manager. Abide by all Federal, State, and Local laws. Other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Forklift certification preferred. Experience with RF scanners preferred. Safety 1st mentality. Prior distribution center experience preferred. Prior material handling equipment experience preferred. Must be 18 years or older. Valid driver's license. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively while bending and twisting, and occasionally more than 50 lbs. Employment is contingent upon a conditional offer and completion of all required pre‑employment screenings, as permitted by law. Benefits Market competitive compensation. 401(k) and Roth with company match; immediate 100% vesting. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Company‑paid short‑term disability and employer‑subsidized long‑term disability. Company‑paid life insurance. Discounted tire purchasing. Tuition reimbursement. Employee assistance program. Generous paid vacation and paid time off. Customizable voluntary benefits. Additional benefits. Mission Critical Competencies Strategic Mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Action Oriented: taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Cultivates Innovation: creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer Focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions. Develops Talent: developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. Ensures Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Drives Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Communicates Effectively: delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Instills Trust: gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Change Management: effective sponsorship, change agent, and influencing skills; adaptive, agile, flexible, open‑minded; proven ability to build cross‑functional commitment, lead, simplify and scale complex dynamic organizations through transformational change. TBC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Work Environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr NTW - National Tire Wholesale