Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we've been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mt. Vernon, IL location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented PLant 1 PLT 100% Visual Inspector to join our group. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

PLant 1 PLT 100% Visual Inspector

The Visual Inspector will be responsible for inspecting tires from the curing presses, verifying each tire is free of basic anomalies, making small repairs or corrections to tires, and directing the tires to the correct palletizing conveyor.

1. Receive and inspect, through the sense of sight, the outside of all white sidewall tires to determine acceptability in accordance with company standards of Quality

2. PLT Final Finish Inspector will follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, follow plant Safety policies, Plant policies, Environmental policies, and keep work areas neat, clean, and orderly.

3. Employee will log into system, then pass tires (both acceptable and irregular) into their next process, maintaining an even flow of production. Notify supervisor immediately when a major breakdown occurs

4. Be able to do understand the operation and do minor resets associated with the white sidewall protective paint application process.

5. Perform assigned jobs in a safe manner, keeping the work area clean and orderly.

6. Cooperate and communicate with supervisors by reporting all pertinent information and problems.

7. Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor and or Department Manager.

8. Perform minor rework of sidewall dust or unpainted tires

9. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition & Employee Discounts

• Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2 years or more of Manufacturing Experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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