Production Associate - Tupelo, MS

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Tupelo is hosting walk-in interviews for Production Associates. The role involves operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring product quality, and supporting line efficiency on a 12-hour rotating schedule in a fast-paced plant environment.

Basic qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, being 18+, and legal work authorization in the US. The position offers competitive base pay with room for growth and safety-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and lines.
• Assist in maintaining product quality and line efficiency.
• Help with feeding materials and shifting finished products as needed.
• Keep daily records of line operations and downtime.
• Work in a fast-paced, industrial environment with safety as a priority.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Walk-In Interviews Welcome!

Date: Thursday, September 3 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM (Central Time) Location: 334 Whitaker Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804

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.

Base Pay: Starting at $20.76/hr with earning potential up to $25.68/ hr

The 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.

Shift Information:

12-hr shifts, rotating every 2 weeks

• 2-2-3 work schedule (one week you would work Monday and Tuesday, off on Wednesday and Thursday, then work Friday- Sunday. Following week would be the opposite - off on Monday and Tuesday, work Wednesday and Thursday, off on Friday-Sunday.)

Work Environment:

• 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.
• 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.

Job specific details include, but are not limited to:

• 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 or GED
• 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