Production Associate - Topeka, KS

Goodyear. More Driven.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! – APPLY TODAY!!!  

Pay Rate: Starting wage is from $21.00 to $28.328 dependent on the position randomly assigned.   

After their 2-year mark they will be $26.25 to $35.41 again dependent on position.   

Additional pay opportunities:  

• Night shift bonus (+$0.32 per hour)  
• Mix Area (+$0.10 per hour)  

Shifts: 2nd 3rd & Rotating Shifts – must be available to work any shift as shifts are not guaranteed until start 

General Description:    

As a Production Associate, you will gain hands-on experience producing high-quality products in Goodyear's Topeka manufacturing plant.  You will also become familiar with safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment.  We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours; apply today!   

Golden Reasons to Join Our Team:  

• Goodyear offers phenomenal benefits for ALL of our employees. This list of benefits is not meant to be comprehensive, but only serves to give you an idea of what we do for our employees. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and much more.   
• Weekly Pay  
• Up to 200 hours of vacation per year  
• 11 PAID holidays per year  
• Overtime opportunity  
• Large break rooms equipped with microwaves. Drinks and snacks also available for purchase for convenience.  

Job Information  

• Eligible for Cost of Living pay Adjustments on quarterly basis    
• Additional pay opportunities:  
• Night shift bonus (+$0.32 per hour)  
• Mix Area (+$0.10 per hour)  

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:   

• Clean and maintain a safe work environment   
• Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards   
• Effectively operate tire manufacturing (heavy industrial) equipment and other related industrial equipment—when applicable   
• Meet quality expectations for all output produced   
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable.   
• Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy   
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing   
• Understand and follow all instructions   

Basic Qualifications:    

• HS Diploma/GED    
• Must be at least 18 years of age   
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future   
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations  
• Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies   
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, Sunday-Saturday  
• Basic computer skills    

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Previous manufacturing and/or industrial experience    
• Previous experience as Production Associate in a manufacturing plant   
• Additional education in manufacturing    
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards   

Candidate Criteria:    

• Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision    
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner   
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments   
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful   
• Commitment to working safely   
• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy   

Plant Schedule  

• 8-hour shifts. Days, Afternoon, Night or Rotate. (Shifts held by seniority)

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.  It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world.  Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to   www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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