Job description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple: Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player's golf experience and enjoyment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Inspects golf balls to ensure conformity to quality control standards by performing visual inspections for various defects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visually examines and feels surface of finished golf balls to detect defects and remove them from good product inventory.
- Identifies type, and determines severity of defects by comparison against standard limit samples. Records totals by defect category.
- Salvages balls, which would normally be classified as defective, by scraping or cleaning off light resin flash, surface dirt, or other foreign material which may be sticking to the ball surface.
- Classifies and sorts defective balls into X-out or scrap inventories by determining severity of defect against standard.
- Periodically reports inspection results and shows defects to unit line operator.
- Identifies, counts and records good product by unit line operator, ball type and ball number.
- Maintains lot control system number sequence on all reports, forms, and tickets.
- Inputs inspection data into database system.
- Performs sorting, cleaning, and re-inspection of product from packing, tampo stamping and inspection areas.
- Maintains high productivity by working as a member of the inspection team to maintain zero to low quantities of uninspected balls in all unit line inspection hoppers.
- Trains new Teammates for the inspection area.
- Works closely with inspectors to reduce inspection errors.
- Works closely with Production Coordinators to notify of possible defect problems to keep defects to a minimum.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and three to six months related experience and/or training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, safety rules, and memos.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Requires working weekends and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular : Full time
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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