Production Operator - 12-Hour Shift

Continental Group Sector ContiTech•Mount Pleasant, IA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; and related experience and/ or training.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced, computerized, quality-oriented environment.
Ability to work closely with other operators and team leads.
Ability to use all required personal protective equipment.
Ability to install and remove proper tooling.
Ability to complete production and quality reports (paper or computer based).
Ability to control product quality throughout the production process.
Ability to solve simple mechanical problems, perform basic operator maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to pull material to specification and oldest material first.
Ability to work successfully in a self-directed team environment.
Ability to attend and participate in team meetings, committee meetings, special projects and task forces.
Ability to perform routine housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

Safely operate various types of industrial machinery in a fast-paced, computerized, quality-oriented environment.
Part of a work team and must work closely with other operators and spiral team lead and spiral coordinator.
Work in a safe manner, including the use of all required personal protective equipment as required by plant policy.
Set up and operate all equipment to safely and efficiently produce a quality product in the spiral production areas of the plant. This includes the installation and removal of proper tooling. This includes completion of all production and quality reports (paper or computer based).
Control the quality of the product throughout the production process. Contact Quality Assurance if necessary.
Solve simple mechanical problems, perform basic operator maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as required.
Drive a fork life as required and pull material to specification and oldest material first.
Work successfully in a self-directed team environment. This includes attendance and participation in team meetings, committee meetings, special projects and task forces as required.
Perform routine housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant as required.