Company Overview

　　Wherever 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 Unit

　　BAMG - Bloomington

　　Management Level

　　Para-Professional

　　Job Category

　　Production & Skilled Trades

　　Position Summary

　　Bridgestone 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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Your shift pattern will most likely start out on Night Shift (7pm-7am) but can change as you get experience and seniority*

　　Schedule:

　　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 BONUS

　　After 9/01/2022, the starting rate is $22.00 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour on night shift

　　Opportunities to earn $31.82 per hour within 3 years.

　　4 hours of guaranteed o vertime at 1.5x every other week

　　Additional overtime opportunities at 1.5x

　　Other 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 week

　　Teammate Referral Bonus. Once you are employed, refer a new teammate and receive up to $1000.

　　Free counselling and consultation services

　　Job 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 standards

　　Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods

　　Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products

　　Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis

　　Other duties as assigned

　　If selected, you will be required to complete a 9 panel drug screen and physical prior to employment

　　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.