Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Material Handler in Gresham, Oregon
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.
Job Category
Supply Chain & Procurement
Position Summary
Come join the Bridgestone family at one of our tire and automotive part warehouses located in the Portland area! The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm with opportunities for overtime. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and 401k, in addition to a teammate discount on tires and other services at Bridgestone's retail outlets. Bridgestone (and Firestone) sponsor the Olympics, NFL, NHL and IndyCar Racing.
This material handler role will move and store products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery / equipment like forklifts and conveyors.
Responsibilities
$1,000 signing bonus ($500 after 3 months of employment and $500 after 6 months)
We have a competitive starting pay of $21.09 per hour and the pay increases based on length of time with the company.
Responsibilities:
•Handling and maintaining flow of materials and products according to established guidelines
•Logging the movement of incoming and outgoing materials and products
•Operating low complexity motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
Must pass drug screen and background-check
Must be able to lift up to 55lbs.
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.