Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated Production Operator to join their manufacturing team in Wilson, NC. As a Manufacturing Production Worker, you operate various machine, chemical, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Set-up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment
Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
Maintain accurate daily production records
Other duties as assigned
SCHEDULE: Full-time, rotating 12-hour, day/night shiftwork. 2-week rotations. Scheduled to work 14 out of 28 calendar days.
Day Schedule
Week 1: 7am – 7:30 pm, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)
Week 2: 7am – 7:30 pm, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay and 8 OT pay)
Night Schedule
Week 1: 7pm – 7:30 am, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)
Week 2: 7pm – 7:30 am, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay and 8 OT pay)
WAGE: Starting wage is $18.50 per hour with opportunities to earn $27.24 per hour within 3 years. Most of our production employees earn over $63k per year within three years on the job (including overtime).
New Production Operators are eligible for a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus paid 50% within the first 30 days and 50% upon completion of 6 months of service.
BENEFITS: Bridgestone offers an outstanding benefits package available starting day one, including best in class 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. There is the opportunity for overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular : Full time