Company OverviewWherever 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’re 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.Business UnitBAMG - BloomingtonManagement LevelPara-ProfessionalJob CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryBridgestone seeks energetic and motivated Production Teammates to join our manufacturing team in Bloomington, Illinois. As a Manufacturing Production Teammate, you will focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production equipment. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting and problem solving.ResponsibilitiesYour shift pattern will most likely start out on Night Shift (7pm-7am) but can change as you get experience and senioritySchedule:Full-time, 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.Work only half of the calendar month (2 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off).Day shift or Night Shift (7-7) but must be able to work either day or nights.Pay:Up to $3000 SIGN ON BONUSAfter 9/01/2022, the starting rate is $22.00 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour on night shiftOpportunities to earn $31.82 per hour within 3 years.4 hours of guaranteed o vertime at 1.5x every other weekAdditional overtime opportunities at 1.5xOther Pay and Benefit Incentives :Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Basis Life Insurance Coverage.401K plan with company contribution.Tuition Reimbursement - Get your degree completely paid for!Opportunity for Production Bonus each weekTeammate Referral Bonus. Once you are employed, refer a new teammate and receive up to $1000.Free counselling and consultation servicesJob Responsibilities:A focus on Safety First, Always!Operating machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/waste targets, and quality standardsMoving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goodsMonitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty productsMaintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysisOther duties as assignedIf selected, you will be required to complete a 9 panel drug screen and physical prior to employmentMinimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degreeBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 EligibilityIf 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.
