Tire & Lubricants Warehouse Operations Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Join U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., where more than a century of distribution expertise powers independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and dealerships nationwide. You’ll keep product moving—tires, undercar parts, and lubricants—so our customers can keep vehicles on the road.

• Start your shift ready to move: receive inbound pallets, stage orders, and use forklifts or order pickers to stock and pull product.
• Navigate high-bay racking—up to 25 feet—safely and confidently while following all equipment procedures.
• Use handheld scanners to locate, put away, and audit inventory with precision.
• Team-lift commercial tires or use mechanical assists; regularly lift 50 lbs and on occasion up to 80 lbs; push up to 40 lbs with barrels or industrial/ag tires.
• Pitch in across e-commerce, inventory, and will call when business needs shift.
• Keep safety first—PPE on, procedures followed, and a watchful eye for your team.

Monday–Friday, 5:00 pm–1:30 am (or until work is complete). Overtime may be required and schedules can change based on business needs.

• Starting pay: $19.00/hour with weekly pay on Fridays
• Benefits begin day one (medical, etc.)
• 401(k) with generous employer contribution and match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Work boot reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs

• 18+ years of age to operate equipment
• 1+ year of warehouse, logistics, or closely related experience
• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs and occasionally up to 80 lbs; push up to 40 lbs when handling barrels or industrial/ag tires
• Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet while meeting all safety standards
• Ability to earn forklift certification
• Strong team mindset, ability to follow instructions and SOPs, and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Commitment to all company safety policies and applicable transportation regulations and manufacturer guidelines

You must be visually, auditorily, physically, and mentally able to operate equipment safely with or without reasonable accommodation. Expect frequent lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional lifts to 80 lbs; occasional pushing force up to 40 lbs; team-lift or mechanical aids for commercial tires.

PPE includes steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt, and SRL. We provide all PPE except steel/composite toe boots, and you must follow manufacturer and company guidelines for compliant use.

Work conditions may include prevailing weather in loading areas; noise is typically moderate; you may encounter tire-related fumes and, at times, fumes from auto parts and lubricants.

Other duties as assigned: This description isn’t exhaustive; your leader may assign related tasks and provide job-related instructions, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1,CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources atView phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)