Company Overview

　　Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day.

　　Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf 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. 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 Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple: Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player’s golf experience and enjoyment.

　　Job Category

　　Production & Skilled Trades

　　Position Summary

　　The Packing Line operator tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, and weighing containers by performing the following duties:

　　Responsibilities

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Maintains safe environment and a clean and orderly workplace per 3S standards.

　　Responsible for performing regular quality checks as per SOP.

　　Identify and resolve minor mechanical and quality problems.

　　Works with Maintenance to resolve major mechanical and quality problems.

　　Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.

　　Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as changing labels, strapping material and sealing with glue, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.

　　Observes packaging operations and inspects filled boxes to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.

　　Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.

　　Replenishes packaging supplies such as boxes, cartons, and tape.

　　Mounts or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.

　　Tallies number of units of product packaged or records information such as size, quantity, and type of products packaged.

　　Must know ball types, packaging specifications, material types and locations.

　　Other duties may be assigned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

　　High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　LANGUAGE SKILLS

　　Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.

　　MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

　　Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

　　REASONING ABILITY

　　Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that are met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required: to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently be required: to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to achieve the requirements with or without a reasonable request. Must be able to achieve the requirements with or without a reasonable request.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near heated equipment, moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to sharp objects, pinch points, and/or vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Steel/Composite toed shoes, heat resistant gloves, eye and ear protection is company provided (within reason) and always worn in this area. The indoor temperature is not a climate-controlled environment and can be seasonably hot or cold depending on the weather temperatures outside.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

　　Bridgestone 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 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.