Production Operator

Bridgestone Americas; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% company 401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Production Operator in Wilson, NC. You will operate various machine, chemical, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

The role requires rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, with 2-week rotations and overtime potential. Starting wage is $24.00 per hour, with opportunities to increase toward $32.75–$33.12 per hour within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Must be willing and able to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
• Must be willing and able to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial experience

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Stable work history

Job description

Wilson

Full time

2026_22820

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.

Business Unit

BAMG - Wilson

Management Level

Non-Management

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated individuals to join their manufacturing team in Wilson, NC. As a Manufacturing Production Operator, you will operate various machine, chemical, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE: Full-time, rotating 12-hour, day/night shiftwork. 2-week rotations. Scheduled to work 14 out of 28 calendar days.

Day Schedule

Week 1: 7am - 7:30 pm, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)

Week 2: 7am - 7:30 pm, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay and 8 OT pay)

Night Schedule

Week 1: 7pm - 7:30 am, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay)

Week 2: 7pm - 7:30 am, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay and 8 OT pay)

WAGE: Starting wage is $24.00 per hour with opportunities to earn $32.75 per hour within 2 years and $33.12 within 5 years.

BENEFITS: Bridgestone offers an outstanding benefits package available starting day one, including best in class 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and paid vacation and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be willing and have the ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts

Must be willing and have the ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment

Must be willing and have the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing/maintenance experience and 2 years of stable work history

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.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.