TravelCenters of America

Production Worker in Bowling Green, OH at TravelCenters of America

Posted on: 15 Apr 2021

Bowling Green, OH

Job Description

Job Description


Job Brief

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inspecting and buffing tire carcasses for retreading

2. Applying rubber compounds to retread the tire

3. Curing retreaded tires

4. Quality control of finished product

5. Scanning tires in at each retread step to ensure accuracy of where each tire is currently located

6. Observing and complying with all safety and liability guidelines and policies

7. Using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2. Previous experience in a manufacturing preferred.

3. Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.

4. Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team

5. Must be goal oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements

6. Must possess a mechanical aptitude

7. Read and write

8. Communicate effectively with customers and employees

Working Conditions

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.

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.

Job Requirements

* Building a future as a production worker in food manufacturing production
* Produced from the production line
* Assist in the production line
* Unloading pans from production line
* Perform various assigned duties within production/packaging area
* Maintaining equipment in filter production line
* Manage all production staff to achieve production efficiencies while maximizing production quality
* Transferring off the production line
* Assist with on-line and off-line production
* Assist with on-line and off-line production
* Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are
* Finished product coming off of production line
* Assisting other team members on food production line
* Used in the production area
* Distribute work orders to production floor needed for the next production day
* Improving flow through production area
* Perform general housekeeping duties in production area
* Pull screens off the production line
* Performing production work in factories
* Analyzing production levels and quality

TravelCenters of America

Westlake, OH

TravelCenters of America is the largest publicly-traded operator/franchisor of full-service travel centers in the United States. Our ability to offer competitively priced fuel coupled with an array of important non-fuel services to customers, we believe, provides an efficient and enhanced travel experience. The Company's business includes travel centers operated under the "TA" and "Petro Stopping Centers" and "TA Express" brand names throughout the United States.

TA and Petro Stopping Centers have the largest sites on average, with full-service offerings that include diesel and gasoline fuel, truck maintenance and repair, full-service and fast food restaurants, large convenience stores, car and truck parking and other services dedicated to serving professional truck drivers and highway motorists. TravelCenters of America also operates standalone restaurants under the “Quaker Steak and Lube” brand name.

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