Material Handler

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 61,322,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision on day one

Tire discounts

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Allentown is seeking a material handler to move and store materials using forklifts and conveyors. You will log the flow of materials and operate basic material handling equipment in a fast-paced distribution setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers day-one benefits, competitive pay, and shift options including second and third shifts with premium shifts. Bridgestone emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating forklifts and basic motorized equipment preferred.
• Ability to log and track materials and movements.

Responsibilities

• Move and store materials and products using forklifts and conveyors.
• Log the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Operate low complexity motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Salary & Compensation

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.

Shifts

We are looking for candidates to work the following shifts: 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

Company Culture

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

At 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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.

Location and Company Details

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.