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Visual Inspector
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Clinton, MS)
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THE COMPANY
_Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets._
_Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. _
Are you ready to shape the future with us?
The Final Finish Visual Inspector is responsible for Inspecting tires through the x-ray machine for defects and repairs. Responsible for keeping any possible scrap tire shipped to the Finished Goods Warehouse. The x-ray inspector must be able to visually inspect finished tires at a fast pace within our quality standards.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
+ Run/operate all finishing machines, x-ray machines, and any support machinery in the Commercial Final Finish department.
+ Take responsibility for 100% Inspection of Truck Tires, determine the disposition of the tires according to established standards, and remove any off standard tires from the conveyors for inspection, and make the recording of information.
+ Monitor current and ongoing product quality.
+ React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary conditions and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur.
+ Perform actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manual.
+ Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements.
+ Communicate with other inbound and outbound operators, production operators, other crew members and supervision.
+ Demonstrates the characteristics of 5S to keep work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly.
+ Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies.
+ Work in CBS to support in areas where help is needed to develop the individual and team. Identify opportunities for improvement and uses soft skills to support.
+ Makes yourself aware of the team interaction and performance. Need to work with the new Manufacturing Suite involving WPS/CGRS and TTKS. Ability to learn fast and to work well with the new Manufacturing Suite.
+ Ability to walk and climb stairs, medium to heavy periodic lifting. Ability to work shift hours to accomplish the job. Travel may be required.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
+ HS diploma/GED
+ Successful completion of the Work Keys Assessment.
+ Graphic Literacy:4
+ Workplace Documents:4
+ 1-2 years in manufacturing preferred.
+ Must be able to stand the entire shift, frequently stoop, bend, walk long distances, climb stairs.
+ Full range of motion and the ability to use both arms/hands to perform job.
+ Have good vision acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.
+ Ability to operate Forklift.
+ Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts – days, nights, and weekends.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
+ Strong attention to detail and prior experience with visual inspection, defect identification, or quality control is preferred.
THE PERKS
+ Immediate Benefits
+ Paid Time Off
+ Volunteer Time Of
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
+ Competitive Bonus Programs
+ Employees 401k Match
+ Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
+ Employee Resource Groups
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
+ And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
THE ENVIRONMENT
+ Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company issued/approved steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. as needed in the required areas.
+ The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
+ The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting with comprehensive training provided.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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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