Production Operator

Des Moines

Full time

2026_23992

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Business Unit

BAMG - Des Moines

Management Level

Non-Management

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Bridgestone Des Moines plant is the industry leader in the manufacturing of market-leading Firestone brand agricultural tires.

This entry-level manufacturing production position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Specific position roles and responsibilities vary depending on the area of the plant. Some positions require driving mobile equipment, such as a forklift.

Potential applicants must be able to perform physical requirements which include, but not limited to, handling materials or tires on a repetitive basis weighing up to and exceeding 75 pounds (mechanical assistance is available for heavier weights).

Positions require standing, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting, and reaching. Must be able to work any shift schedule in a non-climate controlled environment.

Successful candidates need to be prepared to work a night shift and overtime when needed.

Benefits start on first day of employment.

Starting hourly rate of $22.00 / hour. Opportunity to earn over $30.00 / hour within 2 years of employment.

• Hourly night shift bonus (if applicable) - $1.00 / hour

• Carbon black bonus (if applicable) - $0.50 / hour

Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and criminal background screening.

Responsibilities

• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards

• Teammates are responsible for their safety and the safety of other teammates.

• Teammates must ensure the quality of our products meet or exceed our customer’s expectations.

• Teammates must report to work when scheduled and be on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English.

• Manufacturing experience preferred not required.

• Must have the flexibility to work any shift including days, nights, and weekends.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.