Production Associate - Texarkana, AR

Greatjob; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition discount (25%)

Job summary

Goodyear is hiring Production Associates to operate manufacturing equipment and perform manual labor for tire production at the Texarkana, AR plant. The role emphasizes punctuality, safety, and consistent attendance in a fast-paced setting.

You will work a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule and handle lifting of heavy materials while maintaining quality and efficiency. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and attendance are critical for operations.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts as required.
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and assist in tire production.
• Lift/carry 50–75 pounds repeatedly throughout shifts.
• Monitor line operation and ensure product quality.

Skills

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

GED

CRC Silver Certificate

Job description

For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of some of the world's most innovative tire products. We're looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely. If you seek a rewarding, challenging career, join us on this exciting journey.

Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear: A Day in the Life Video

Base Pay: $17.54 an hour minimum while training.

Benefits:

• Competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401K
• Opportunity for advancement and career development
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation (after 1 year) & holidays (after 30 days)
• Employee discounts and wellness programs
• All full-time employees will receive a 25% tuition discount on all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs.
• Learn more here

The Production Associates:

The Production Associates operate manufacturing equipment and / or perform manual laborer work that supplies raw materials, products or service associated with the manufacture and processing of tires and tire components.

The ideal candidate will have on-the-job experience using one or more of the following pieces of equipment: forklift, order picker, handheld mobile computer.

In this role, working with high-speed production machinery including basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems using simple hand tools will be required.

Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere. Dependable job attendance is expected.

Shift Information:

• 12-hour shift, New hires would likely be placed onto the night shift.
• 2-2-3 continuous work schedule (This scheduling allows for some natural overtime and gives a three-day weekend every other week)

Work Environment:

Texarkana, AR plant. The job is within a fast paced, heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the factory.

The environmental conditions can be hot, cold, and noisy. Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing and eye protection, protective clothing, and steel-toed shoes.

Job specific details:

• Lifting / carrying product weighing 50-75 pounds repeatedly
• Walking or standing and may also include stooping, crawling, and crouching around conveyors and / or around production equipment
• Operating and monitoring equipment / line, removing or shifting materials and / or finished product as necessary to facilitate proper flow and machine operation
• Operating manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Ensuring product quality
• Expediting repairs to line and working with maintenance as necessary
• Cleaning equipment and area during and after shift
• Keeping daily records of down time and machine operations

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or the Workforce Center's Career Readiness Certification (CRC) with a minimum of Silver Certificate level
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations