Production Operator

Manufacturing Production Operator

Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated individuals to join their manufacturing team in Wilson, NC. As a Manufacturing Production Operator, you will 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 $24.00 per hour with opportunities to earn $31.50 per hour within 2 years.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be willing and have the ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts

Must be willing and have the ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment

Must be willing and have the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing/maintenance experience and 2 years of stable work history

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.