Retread Production Worker

TravelCenters of America; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves working with commercial truck tires, where you'll be responsible for inspecting, buffing, and retreading tires while ensuring the highest quality standards. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. The company offers competitive wages and a range of benefits, including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

Company paid training

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical aptitude and be able to communicate effectively.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and buff tire carcasses for retreading.
• Conduct quality control of finished product.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Safety Procedures Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a TA Retread facility where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes.

In this role, you can expect to:

1. Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded.
2. Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide.
3. Inspect and buff tire carcasses for retreading.
4. Apply rubber compounds to retread the tire.
5. Cure retreaded tires.
6. Conduct quality control of finished product.
7. Scan tires in at each retread step to ensure accuracy of where each tire is currently located.
8. Observe and comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies.
9. Use protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines.

With us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training.

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our careers page.

Pay Range
$17.00 - 17.00 per hour. A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

What we’d like to see:

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing preferred.
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be goal-oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Read and write: Communicate effectively with customers and employees.

Working Conditions

• Lift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment up to an approximate weight of 50 pounds and be able to maneuver items weighing 100 lbs. or more.
• Frequently bend, stoop and reach in order to stock merchandise, service customers, reach safe drops, under and over counter supplies and goods, etc.
• Must be able to use arms above head/shoulder level.
• Requires upper body flexibility and strength and being able to bend down and work under trucks.
• Climb a ladder or “step-up” to reach supplies stored in overhead areas.
• Stand/walk for shifts up to eight hours (short breaks are provided throughout the shift).
• Reach out and bend to operate all safety equipment, i.e., emergency cut-off switch, fire extinguisher, etc.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

Work Environment
While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer
This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.