**Company Overview** Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. **Business Unit** BAMG - FSFT Fibers Textiles **Management Level** Para-Professional **Job Category** Production & Skilled Trades **Position Summary** Firestone Fibers and Textiles seeks an energetic and motivated Production Operator to join their manufacturing team in Kings Mountain, NC, and/or Gastonia, NC, plants. As a Manufacturing Production Worker, you operate various machines, chemical, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving. **Responsibilities** **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, 12-hour, day/night shiftwork. Shift preference is by seniority (our current job openings are on the night shift) **Day Schedule** Week 1: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay) Week 2: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay) **Night Schedule** Week 1: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 2 days on, 2 days off (36 hours regular pay) Week 2: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 3 days on, 2 days off (40 hours regular pay) Full-time, 8-hour 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift Preference is by seniority (2nd shift positions are openings) **First Shift** 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM **Second Shift** 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM **Third Shift** 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM **WAGE:** Starting wage is $21.26 per hour, with opportunities to earn $23.26 per hour within five years. $22.01 with a shift differential (or slightly more, depending on the position you are assigned during orientation). **BENEFITS:** Bridgestone offers an outstanding benefits package starting day one, including a best-in-class 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. New teammates are eligible for Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance on their first day of employment. There is the opportunity for overtime. **Minimum Qualifications** + Must be 18 or older. + At least one year of manufacturing experience is required. + Candidates must pass all steps of the Firestone Kings Mountain hiring process. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.