Logistics Specialist; Material Handler​/Delivery Driver Richmond, VA

Logistics Specialist (Material Handler/Delivery Driver)

Location:

Richmond, VA

At Tire Hub we move more than tires – we move businesses forward, support communities, and help keep America rolling. The primary role of the Logistics Specialist (LS) involves loading and unloading tires for warehouse storage and/or timely customer delivery, including unloading and staging of products at the customer’s business location. The LS represents Tire Hub professionally in all customer interactions, maintains safe driving practices, delivers exceptional customer service, and fosters strong customer relationships.

This position has a starting wage of $18.65 per hour with guaranteed increases of $2.00 over your first year of employment.

Working hours:

Monday through Saturday – fluctuating day shift hours.

Benefits summary:

• Paid weekly on Fridays
• Premium‑free Hubber Health Insurance
• Tire Hub funded Health Savings Account
• Additional benefit options including Tire Hub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays PLUS your birthday off!
• Parental leave programs
• Build your financial future with 401k including Tire Hub match
• Uniform program
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!

This position reports to an Assistant TLC Leader.

Tire Hub core commitments:

• Approachable – We care about each other and our customers.
• Adventurous – We embrace challenges and bring new ideas.
• Relentless – We deliver with enthusiasm and perseverance.
• Speedy – We work fast to meet the tire industry’s demand.

• Responsible for distribution of tasks including general warehousing, delivery services, vehicle maintenance.
• Loads, unloads, inspects, and tallies tires to and from transport vehicles.
• Follows Tire Hub safety standards with selecting, packing, counting, labeling, and palletizing customer orders and positioning them in designated locations using the bin locator system.
• Operates equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks while following safety protocols.
• Conducts and participates in cycle counts, tallies, and labeling as part of inventory control procedures.
• Collects 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 operational issues or mechanical defects.
• Completes driver and vehicle maintenance logs regularly.
• Ensures compliance with all Tire Hub policies and procedures.
• Makes ongoing training through in‑class, in‑person, or computer‑based modules as assigned.
• Completes other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or leadership.

• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done.
• Manages Ambiguity:
  Operating effectively when outcomes are unclear.
• Drives Results:
  Consistently achieving results under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Delivering clear communication tailored to audiences.

• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving history with a valid driver's license (excluding permit).
• 19 years old or older.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, pull, push, and/or move tires up to 50 lbs. with or without mechanical assistance.
• Capable of frequent bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Accurately and efficiently load, unload and place tires in warehouse and delivery vehicles.
• Work up to 35 feet above ground level.
• Work up to 8 hours per day on a forklift.
• Follow traffic rules and regulations while safely driving Tire Hub vehicles to customers.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Manifest, GPS, and navigation systems.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

• 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.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.
• Specific…