Description

As a OTR Tire Shipping & Receiving Specialist, you'll support all stages of Kal Tire’s OTR retread and repair operation. From unloading and loading tires to moving products throughout the facility using forklifts and specialized tire manipulators, assisting with tire repairs, and completing inventory and administrative tasks, you'll play a key role in keeping production moving safely and efficiently. This is a physically demanding role that requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, organize, and ship OTR tires and related products
• Assist with OTR tire inspection, repair, and retreading activities
• Maintain accurate inventory records and complete shipping/receiving documentation
• Perform data entry and other administrative duties as required
• Keep the warehouse, shop, and yard clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Willingness to learn specialized equipment, including OTR tire manipulators and industrial forklifts
• Comfortable working with large OTR tires in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to lift, move, and handle heavy materials safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn tire repair and retreading processes
• Commitment to working safely at all times
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Why Kal Tire

• Wages starting at $28.00-$33.00/hr as per the collective agreement
• Guaranteed bonus: $500+ per month
• Monday-Friday day shift. Full time hours within 7am-5pm
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)
• Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks

This Job Might Be a Great Fit If:

• You enjoy hands-on, physical work and prefer being on your feet throughout the day.
• You take pride in working safely and following established procedures.
• You enjoy operating forklifts or are interested in learning specialized OTR tire handling equipment.
• You have mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with tools, equipment, and large OTR tires.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable completing documentation, inventory transactions, and administrative tasks.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and helping keep production moving efficiently.
• You like the idea of working with massive OTR tires weighing up to 10,000 lbs

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.