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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · 3 hours ago

Production Associate - Texarkana, AR

Texarkana, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.54/hr - $17.54/hr

Goodyear is a leading tire company that has been innovating tire technology for over a century. The Production Associate role involves operating manufacturing equipment and performing manual labor to support the production of tires and tire components in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Automotive

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Forklift operationManufacturing equipment operationBasic troubleshootingHeavy liftingPunctualityTeamwork

Required

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

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

Preferred

On-the-job experience using one or more of the following pieces of equipment: forklift, order picker, handheld mobile computer

Experience working with high-speed production machinery including basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems using simple hand tools

Benefits

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

We 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.