Production Associate - Texarkana, AR

Goodyear; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Employee Discounts

Tuition Discount

Job summary

Goodyear Texarkana plant is seeking Production Associates to operate manufacturing equipment and perform manual labor in tire production. The role requires lifting 50-75 pounds repeatedly and working in a hot, loud environment on-site in Texarkana, AR.

New hires work a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule with overtime potential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays, discounts, and a 25% tuition discount through the university partner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or CRC Silver Certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly and work in a hot, loud environment.
• Experience with forklift or order picker preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and assist with line operations.
• Move materials and finished products along production lines.
• Monitor product quality and assist maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and wear protective equipment.
• Keep downtime and machine operation records.

Skills

Punctuality

Attendance

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma/GED or CRC Silver Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Handheld computer

Safety procedures

Job description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! - APPLY TODAY!!!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 VideoBase 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 plans401KOpportunity for advancement and career developmentCompetitive wagesPaid vacation (after 1 year) & holidays (after 30 days)Employee discounts and wellness programsWe are now partnered with Texas A&M University - Texarkana to provide a pathway to credential and degree attainment for employees. All full-time employees will receive a 25% tuition discount on all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs. Learn more hereThe Production Associates operate manufacturing equipment and / or performs 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 plantThe 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 include, but are not limited to:Lifting / carrying product weighing 50-75 pounds repeatedlyWalking or standing and may also include stooping, crawling, and crouching around conveyors and / or around production equipmentOperating and monitoring equipment / line, removing or shifting materials and / or finished product as necessary to facilitate proper flow and machine operationOperating manufacturing equipment efficiently and safelyEnsuring product qualityExpediting repairs to line and working with maintenance as necessaryCleaning equipment and area during and after shiftKeeping daily records of down time and machine operationsBasic Qualifications:High school diploma, GED or the Workforce Center's Career Readiness Certification (CRC) with a minimum of Silver Certificate levelMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the futureRequired to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations