Production Assistant-1

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Job Summary: The Production Assistant maintains workflow pace, inspects and feeds machines, organizes inventory, conducts material inventory checks, collects waste, and maintains workplace cleanliness while using PPE. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to develop and grow through training and mentoring 2. Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment 3. Diverse and inclusive team **Job Category** ================ Production \& Skilled Trades**Position Summary** ==================== The Production Assistant maintains an appropriate workflow pace to meet production objectives. Inspects and feeds machines with rubber and fabric, collects and aligns fabric sheets, conducts material inventory checks, and organizes inventory. Collects TMA and Waste, separates them appropriately, and packages them correctly. Maintains workplace cleanliness and uses all required PPE for safety.**Responsibilities** ==================== **Responsibilities:** * Daily at the start of each shift, inspect all construction machines to verify the need for rubber and fabric. If required, feed the machines by retrieving materials from inventory and placing them near the machines. * Collect empty fabric sheets from all machines and pass them through the fabric alignment machine, making them available for the cutter and tire calender. * Conduct daily rubber and fabric inventory checks at the start of the first shift, using a specific form to record quantities found. Inform PCP so that production scheduling can be based on available inventory. * Keep rubber and fabric inventory organized to support smooth operations. Use hoists to move materials into position near operators to maintain productivity. * Using a manual cart, collect TMA and Waste fabric from all machines. Sort TMA by layer on a designated table without contamination for transfer to the calender. Package Waste in appropriate containers and place them for collection by the Salvaged Department. * Perform workplace cleaning (3S), removing waste generated during task execution to maintain a safe working environment and prevent product contamination. * Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for task execution. **Minimum Qualifications** ========================== **Requirements:** * Completed high school education * Production experience preferred **What We Offer as an Employer** At Bridgestone, what truly matters is generating opportunities for co-creation while stimulating your curiosity and creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for present and future generations. Regardless of your role, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued team member and part of our greater mission: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” We offer more than just competitive compensation; we provide: * An engaging and supportive onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition onto our team. * Opportunities to develop and grow through regular training and mentoring. * Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. * A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. * Agility and effectiveness in work/life balance and long-term well-being. * A diverse and inclusive team. *Bridgestone proudly embraces equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to consider all individuals without regard to age, color, ancestry, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.* **About Us** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as the strategic region “Bridgestone West.” This region serves the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered globally in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a broad range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associated brand products and solutions to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers and industries. \*\*\*\* **At Bridgestone, You Are Always Free to Be.** We believe people can only deliver superior service and quality to others when they bring their most authentic selves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of viewing the world—and our business—through diverse lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. *So, show us who you are—because who you are is exactly what we need.*