Retread Production Worker - Bowling Green, United States - Travel Centers Of America

    Travel Centers Of America
    Travel Centers Of America Bowling Green, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description
    There's

    never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America For more than 50

    years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our

    travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance

    and essential services.

    Driven

    by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers,

    implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative

    energy and sustainability initiatives.

    From our locations

    across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team

    member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career

    opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with

    the company and shaping TA's future.

    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 onproviding great service where the expectations of the customer areexceeded

    Have extensive knowledge of the products we selland 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


    With us, you'll enjoy:
    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 withcompany paid training

    Not all benefit plans are available to all

    team members. For a

    more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit

    Pay Range

    $

    per hour

    A

    pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will

    depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job

    duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions

    posted will have a pay range listed.

    Our travel centers serve

    thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect

    that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they

    came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters

    of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to

    equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national

    or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender,

    pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or

    physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic

    information or membership in any other category protected by applicable

    federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to

    make themselves at home.


    What we'd like to see:
    A dedicated individual who works well withothers and is excited to be part of our team

    High School Diploma or GED preferred.

    Previous experience in a manufacturing preferred.

    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

    Working Conditions


    Lift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment up to anapproximate weight of 50 pounds and be able to maneuver items weighing 100 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 suppliesstored in overhead areas.

    Stand/walk forshifts up to eight hours (short breaks are provided throughout the shift).

    Reach out and bend to operate all safetyequipment, i.e., emergency cut-off switch, fire extinguisher, etc.

    Individuals with a disability may

    request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you

    would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process,

    please email us at - In your email, please include your

    first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are

    applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

    Work Environment

    While performing

    these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in

    all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and

    particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work

    environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee

    may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated

    cleaning solutions, etc.

    Disclaimer

    This job description may not list all duties

    for this position. The incumbent in the

    position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any

    time. This job description is not a

    contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate

    employment at any time, for any reason.