Material Handler

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. in Lebanon, Tennessee seeks a Warehouse/Material Handler to move and store materials, track the flow of products, and operate basic material handling equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy in logging material movements and safe operation of forklifts and conveyors where applicable.

The position emphasizes teamwork within Bridgestone's logistics operations, with a focus on maintaining smooth supply chains and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of vocational training or an associate degree preferred.
• Experience with material handling processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move and store materials/products according to established guidelines.
• Log the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Operate low-complexity motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Logistics movement

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training or associate

Tools

Conveyors

Forklifts

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone 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 CategorySupply Chain & ProcurementPosition SummaryMoves and stores materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment (e.g., forklifts and conveyors)ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:•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 assignedPreferred Qualifications:n/aMinimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degreeAt Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe 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 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.