Production Team Member

Overview: Salary Range $21.66 Hourly

Description: Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc.

Job Title: Production Team Member

Department: Production

Reports To: Production CoachFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSUMMARY: Manufactures steel wire to customer specifications by operating machines.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Metalpha Production Technicians manufacture steel cord to our customers specification by operating industrial machinery. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, Quarterly Profit Sharing, and other benefits. Metalpha is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon a pre-employment screening with includes taking and completing a drug test which results in a negative finding, successfully meeting the company background check guidelines, a physical and provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by Federal Regulations. POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExhibit behavior in accordance with Metalpha Guiding Principles. The following are some examples of the principles that guide the Metalpha culture: Maintain a satisfactory attendance record Perform job duties in a safe manner to prevent accidents and injury to self and others, and to prevent damage to equipment, products, facility, and the environment Actively participates in team problem solving and 3S activities Prepares documentation to record production quantities and other relevant information Uses hand tools, including wire cutters, pliers, and other tools necessary to successfully perform the job Maintains equipment, machinery, work area and tools in a clean and orderly fashion Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the performance of assigned duties Use of Personal Protective equipment (Metatarsal Steel shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves) is required while in all production areas Ability to use critical thinking, good judgement, and prioritization to complete daily tasks Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to read, write and comprehend work instructions and other pertinent documents Demonstrated perseverance and dedication Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear On occasion, required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlCOMPETENCIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Recognizes and analyzes work related issues. Uses available resources to evaluate potential solutions. Not only identifies issues, but also recommends solutions. Communication - Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations with all team members. Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely. Listens well and asks appropriate questions. Communicates well in writing. Customer Orientation - Degree to which work performed is focused and responsive to internal and external customer needs and expectations. Team Orientation - Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others towards the attainment of team goals and objectives. Job Knowledge - Possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively, efficiently and safely. Relates current issues to historical issues. Provides technical assistance to others. Is consulted by others on technical matters. Makes active effort to stay up-to-date. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.