Description

Looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the automotive industry? Kal Tire is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Shipping and Receiving Specialist to join our team. This hands-on position is perfect for someone who enjoys keeping operations moving smoothly while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

Key Highlights of this role

• Gain hands-on experience in inventory management and quality control within a dynamic retail environment.
• Develop strong attention to detail and organizational skills through daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused team that values customer service, respect, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to build a solid foundation for career growth within a stable and community-oriented company.
• Enhance work ethic and teamwork skills while contributing to a safe and efficient workplace.

Why Kal Tire?

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.  
• This position pays the starting wage of $24.74 per hour, we offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan).
• A safety-focused and supportive team culture, and clear opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• A perks program that offers employee discounts on tires, services and more. 

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the incoming and outgoing flow of tires and wheels
• Excel in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and movement throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shipping area, contributing to the overall organization of the store's warehouse
• Prepare inventory for monthly counts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Prioritize safety, including wearing required PPE and following all safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment
• Experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations (tires experience a plus)
• Attention to detail in checking orders, labeling, and inspecting goods for damage
• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory, maintaining records, and coordinating shipments

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.

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. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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.