Bundler Operator (BUN)- Illinois

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. The Bundler Operator performs inspection of the working area to ensure there are no safety hazards, starts the Bundler by engaging controls, sorts and places tires on the conveyor line to be run through the bundling machine, makes minor adjustments on the Bundler and loads strapping as needed, and observes Bundler machine operations to ensure tires are bundled properly. Bundler operators are also required to operate forklifts on shifts when the bundlers are idle. This role is classified as heavy work, inclusive of lifting up to 100 lbs. and/or carrying weight up to 50 lbs. It involves frequent bending, reaching, and twisting, with occasional squatting, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
0-2 years of manufacturing experience needed
Must adhere to safety procedures/guidelines, including safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
Must be able to perform various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform inspection of working area to ensure there are no safety hazards (trip/ slip hazards)
Start Bundler by engaging controls
Sort and place tires on conveyor line to be ran through bundling machine
Make minor adjustments on Bundler and load strapping into Bundler as needed
Observe Bundler machine operations to ensure tires are bundled properly
Operate fork-lifts on shifts the bundlers are idle