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.

Position Summary

Firestone Fibers and Textiles seeks an energetic and motivated Production Operator to join their manufacturing team in Kings Mountain, NC, and/or Gastonia, NC, plants. As a Manufacturing Production Worker, you operate various machines, chemical, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipmentMove, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goodsMonitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty productsMaintain accurate daily production recordsOther duties as assigned

SCHEDULE

Full-time, 12-hour, day/night shiftwork. Shift preference is by seniority (our current job openings are on the night shift)

Day Schedule

Week 1: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)

Week 2: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay)

Night Schedule

Week 1: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)

Week 2: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay)

Full-time, 8-hour 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift Preference is by seniority (2nd shift positions are openings)

First Shift

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Second Shift

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Third Shift

11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

WAGE:

Starting wage is $21.26 per hour, with opportunities to earn $23.26 per hour within five years.

$22.01 with a shift differential (or slightly more, depending on the position you are assigned during orientation).

BENEFITS: Bridgestone offers an outstanding benefits package starting day one, including a best-in-class 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. New teammates are eligible for Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance on their first day of employment. There is the opportunity for overtime.

Must be 18 or older.

At least one year of manufacturing experience is required.

Candidates must pass all steps of the Firestone Kings Mountain hiring process.