Material Handler

Bridgestone Americas; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 61,303,200 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Shift premium

401k

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a team member to move and store materials using forklifts and conveyors within a dynamic facility.

You will log the flow of materials, operate basic equipment, and contribute to efficient operations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers a comprehensive benefits package with multiple shift options.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with material handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to move and store materials per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Move and store materials/products according to established guidelines.
• Log incoming/outgoing materials and products.
• Operate low-complexity motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Logistics coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Conveyors

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

Moves and stores materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment (e.g., forklifts and conveyors)

Responsibilities

• Handling and maintaining flow of materials and products according to established guidelines
• Logging the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and products
• Operating low complexity motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Bridgestone offers an excellent benefit package with medical, dental and vision effective on day one! Other benefits include discounts on tires and services, 401k plan, life insurance, vacations and holidays. The entry rate for the position is $21.43 with the first progression increase at 3 months. Within two years, the candidate will make $26.07. There is $1.00 shift premium for teammates working second and third shifts. We are looking for candidates to work the following shifts:

• First Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am
• Third Shift: 9:30 pm - 6:00 am

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a high school degree or GED

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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 are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

• 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.