Retread Production Worker

There'snever been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called ourtravel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenanceand essential services.Drivenby a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers,implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternativeenergy and sustainability initiatives.From our locationsacross the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every teammember is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless careeropportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing withthe company and shaping TA's future.This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a TARetread facility where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series ofmanual 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 areexceededHave extensive knowledge of the products we selland the services we provideInspecting and buffing tire carcasses for retreadingApplying rubber compounds to retread the tireCuring retreaded tiresQuality control of finished productScanning tires in at each retread step to ensure accuracy of where each tire is currently locatedObserving and complying with all safety and liability guidelines and policiesUsing protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machinesWith us, you'll enjoy:Competitive wagesMedical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k) with a company matchPaid vacation and holidaysTuition reimbursementOn-site meal discountsA wide variety of discounts on technology,travel, food and fuelOpportunity for growth and advancement withcompany paid trainingNot all benefit plans are available to allteam members. For amore comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centersPay Range$17.00 - 17.00per hour Apay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay willdepend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, jobduties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positionsposted will have a pay range listed.Our travel centers servethousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflectthat. We can "return every traveler to the road better than theycame" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCentersof America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, nationalor ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender,pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental orphysical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, geneticinformation or membership in any other category protected by applicablefederal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone tomake 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 teamMust be goal oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirementsMust possess a mechanical aptitudeRead and write: Communicate effectively with customers and employeesWorking ConditionsLift and carry merchandise, supplies and equipment up to anapproximate 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 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 mayrequest a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If youwould like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process,please email us at appada@ta-petro.com. In your email, please include yourfirst and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you areapplying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.Work EnvironmentWhile performingthese duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements inall seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes andparticles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the workenvironment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employeemay be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentratedcleaning solutions, etc.DisclaimerThis job description may not list all dutiesfor this position.The incumbent in theposition may be asked to perform other duties.TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime.This job description is not acontract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminateemployment at any time, for any reason.