Material Handler

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Lebanon, TN seeks a Material Handler to move and store materials using forklifts and conveyors, logging movements and ensuring smooth flow of products. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Typically a high school degree is required, with 1–2 years of vocational training or an associate degree preferred. You will join a global leader dedicated to reliable mobility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain flow of materials and 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 such as forklifts and conveyors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

Tools

Forklift operation

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

Preferred Qualifications: n/a

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

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.

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.