Material Handler

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Shift premium

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a supply chain associate to move and store materials at our Pennsylvania facility. You will log all material movements and operate basic material handling equipment, including conveyors and forklifts as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers competitive pay with shift premiums for second and third shifts. Bridgestone emphasizes a safe, inclusive workplace and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to log and track material movements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Log materials movement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyor systems

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 assignedBridgestone 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:Second Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:30 amThird Shift: 9:30 pm - 6:00 amMinimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree or GEDAt 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.