Production Line Operator

Kumho Tire is a high-performance tire company that brings quality and innovative technology to consumers worldwide. With over 60 years of experience, Kumho Tire has transformed its humble beginning in South Korea into becoming one of the largest tire manufacturers with 8 factories.
This position is accountable to operate manufacturing equipment and/or perform manual laborer work and/or quality inspections with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in the production and production support areas to produce high-performance, high-quality tires.

General Job Requirements/Experience/Background:

• Safely and efficiently operate manufacturing equipment or provide operators with raw materials and services to produce quality products in support of business goals and objectives
• Monitor high tech equipment making adjustments as appropriate to ensure quality product and efficient operation
• Troubleshoot issues and make appropriate adjustments and repairs working with maintenance as necessary
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean and follow 5S standards
• Ensure product quality; quickly identify non-compliance performance and take appropriate measures to correct
• Record and document data in support of monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Work cooperatively with others in the best interests of achieving business goals and objectives; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; exercise discretion with or without regular supervision; demonstrate self-motivation and willingness to be successful
• Demonstrated ability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis; work safely; and follow company policies and procedures, including wearing proper PPE
• Must be able and willing to walk or stand for prolong periods; stooping, bending, and manual lifting as necessary
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to solve problems; manufacturing experience preferred; tire manufacturing experience desired
• Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned or expected
• Production Work Schedule: 12-hour shift (7 to 7); rotating from day shift to night shift every 28 days
• Quality Work Schedule: 8-hour shift, rotating weekly: 7 am - 3 pm; 3 pm - 11 pm; 11 pm - 7 am

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Macon, GA manufacturing plant

Work Remotely: Not Available

Benefits after 90 day probationary is complete:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Cancer Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discount Tire Program

Kumho Tire Georgia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.