Logistics Specialist CMV - Louisville, KY

Logistics Specialist (Commercial Motor Vehicle)

Starting wage of $21/hr , with applicable wage progression after 90-day, 180-day, and 1-year tenure with TireHub.

Monday through Saturday – Fluctuating day shift hours

The primary role of the Logistics Specialist (LS), (CMV) involves loading and unloading tires for warehouse storage and/or timely customer delivery, including the unloading and staging of products at the customer’s business location.  The LS is expected to maintain safe driving practices, deliver exceptional customer service, and foster strong customer relationships while representing TireHub professionally.  

This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader.

 The individual must exhibit the following TireHub core commitments:  

• Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships. 
• Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique. 
• Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end.  
• Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done – and we do it fast. 

Role Specifics:

• Responsible for distribution of tasks including:
• General Warehousing (up to 50%)
• Delivery Service (up to 45%)
• Vehicle Maintenance (5%)

*Adjustments to these allocations are made as business needs evolve.

• Loads, unloads, inspects, and tallies tires to and from transport vehicles (trailer trucks/box trucks/delivery vans).
• Follows TireHub safety standards with respect to selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing customer orders and position them in designated locations using the bin locator system.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Conducts and participates in cycle counts, tallies, and labeling as part of regularly scheduled and annual inventory control procedures.
• Collecting payments from customers on Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions.
• Ensures vehicles remain clean and in good mechanical/physical condition.
• Conducts pre/post-trip vehicle inspections daily and immediately reports any operational issues or mechanical defects to the Leader or designated person.
• Completes all the necessary driver and vehicle maintenance logs, on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with all TireHub policies and procedures, as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Participates and maintains ongoing training through in-class, in-person, or computer-based learning modules, as assigned.
• Completes other tasks assigned by their Leader or another member of leadership.

 Competencies:

• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement​.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear​.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances​.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives​.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

 For this role you will need:

• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Required to have a valid driver’s license and have held it for at least 3 years, not including a driver’s permit.
• Must meet, obtain, and maintain CMV Medical Examiner Certificate (Medical Card) (required for vehicles over 10,001 lbs.
• Must be 21 years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend.
• Repeatedly lift, pull, push, and/or move tires (up to 50lbs) with or without mechanical assistance​.
• Capable of frequent bending, pulling, rolling, twisting and lifting​.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use computer-based programs include an iPad.
• Accurately and efficiently load, unload and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles.
• Work up to 35 feet above ground-level while tethered. 
• Follow traffic rules and regulations by safely driving TireHub vehicles to deliver tires to customer locations.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Roadnet, GPS, and Navigation systems.
• Must be able to maintain a TireHub sponsored forklift certification.
• Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions 

• Required to lift, pull, push, and/or move tires (up to 50 lbs. or greater with or without mechanical assistance following standard operating and safety procedures. Other physical requirements including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, climb and balance.
• Maybe required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Specific vision requirements may include close, distance, color, peripheral visions, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Works and operate equipment in various settings, ranging from non-climate-controlled warehouses to customer locations.
• Extended day, evening, and weekend work (including Saturday) may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
• Driving during the night or in inclement weather may be required. 

Salary : $21