Retread Production Worker

TravelCenters of America • Bowling Green, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a TA Retread facility where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes. In this role, you can expect to: Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded. Have extensive knowledge of the products we sell and the services we provide. Inspecting and buffing tire carcasses for retreading. Applying rubber compounds to retread the tire. Curing retreaded tires. Quality control of finished product. Scanning tires in at each retread step to ensure accuracy of where each tire is currently located. Observing and complying with all safety and liability guidelines and policies. Using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines.

Requirements

• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Must be goal oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude
• Read and write: Communicate effectively with customers and employees
• Lift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment up to an approximate weight of 50 pounds and be able to maneuver items weighing 100 lbs. or more.
• Frequently bend, stoop and reach in order to stock merchandise, service customers, reach safe drops, under and over counter supplies and goods, etc.
• Must be able to use arms above head/shoulder level.
• Requires upper body flexibility and strength and being able to bend down and work under trucks.
• Climb a ladder or “step-up” to reach supplies stored in overhead areas.
• Stand/walk for shifts up to eight hours (short breaks are provided throughout the shift).
• Reach out and bend to operate all safety equipment, i.e., emergency cut-off switch, fire extinguisher, etc.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and buffing tire carcasses for retreading
• Applying rubber compounds to retread the tire
• Curing retreaded tires
• Quality control of finished product
• Scanning tires in at each retread step to ensure accuracy of where each tire is currently located
• Observing and complying with all safety and liability guidelines and policies
• Using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site meal discounts
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED