Job Description

Goodyear. More Driven.

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Safety is our priority! COVID-19 protocols are in place, including mandatory face coverings, social distancing, disinfection stations, and others to protect our associates.

For more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team.

General Description:

As a Process Operator, you will gain hands-on experience producing high-quality products in one of Goodyear's Chemical manufacturing plants. Goodyear Chemical is a division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company which manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. 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!

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Perform routine operation of process and mechanical equipment. Control, monitor and adjust as necessary

Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance

Review, analyze, and interpret lab data, distributive control monitoring information, log information from previous shift(s) and from the field, AVO (avoid verbal order) instructions, etc. to identify problems and make decisions

Clean and maintain a safe work environment

Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards, including required PPE

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 and/or confined spaces when applicable

Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Understand and follow all instructions, both orally and in writing

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

Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment criteria

Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable

Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

AAS in Process Operations Technology

Process Operations Technology Certification

Previous manufacturing experience with basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical principles

Previous experience as a Process Operator in the chemical, rubber or petroleum industry

Distributed Control System (DCS) Console Board Operations experience

Vocational/technical school and/or coursework

Apprenticeship program within a mechanical discipline

Previous military service experience within a technical specialty

Demonstrated ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles to solve problems

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

Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems and make decisions in routine and non-routine situations

Commitment to working safely

May be required to serve on the Emergency Response Team

Goodyear is one of the worlds 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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