Manufacturing Tire Production Operator -$$$ - GREAT BENEFITS!!!!

General Duties & Functions

* Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules

* Performs tasks efficiently and with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards

* Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members

* Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design

* Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality related matters

* Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned

* Maintains clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements

* Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes

* Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection

Skills/Qualifications

* Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision

* Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment

* Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor

* Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

* Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise

* Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments

* Ability to successfully pas pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening

* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical or vocational college preferred

* 1 to 2 years direct experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

* Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Physical Requirements and Demands

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout assigned working hours

* Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping

* Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials

* Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs. independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lbs. independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance

* Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance

* Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers

* Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product

* Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels

* Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection

* Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration

***Pay is depending on test score and shift.*** $17- $21/HR.