Machine Operator

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship program

Global work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. distribution center in Dyersburg, TN is hiring for a 2nd shift role on a Mon-Thu schedule, 3:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m. with no weekends. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and strong accuracy in inventory and records.

Responsibilities include material handling, cycle counting, using RF guns, operating weigh scales, and maintaining orderly files while delivering solid customer service under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience in shipping/receiving and familiarity with PCs.
• Ability to maintain good customer service under pressure.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently; forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with SAP and RF guns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle material movement, load/unload trucks, and cycle count.
• Audit and enter inventory transactions; reconcile receiving reports.
• Operate weigh scales and use RF guns for data collection.
• Maintain files and perform clerical duties on the warehouse floor.
• Support production confirmations and warehouse audits.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Weigh scales

RF guns

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP system

RF guns

Forklift operation

Job description

Company OverviewFirestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.Job CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryDistribution center 2nd shift 3:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. No weekends!ResponsibilitiesPossess a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Experience in a shipping/receiving environment is desirable. Familiarity with personal computers. Good organizational/analytical, communication (verbal or written) and interpersonal skills Able to maintain good customer service under adverse conditions. Above average attention to detail, especially in auditing and entering inventory transactions, reconciling receiving reports, packing slips and inventory control. Familiarity with weigh scales. Be licensed to operate a forklift or be willing to get license to operate forklift. Requires frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more. Experience or willingness to learn the SAP system. Maintain files and various other clerical duties. Material Handling of shop floor, bins, warehouse, weigh counting, load/unload trucks. Basic Transactions – material movements, production confirmation, use of RF guns. Cycle Counting. Adjust to a fast paced environment.Minimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree with warehouse experience.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.