Mixing Production Operator

Company Description

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.

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Work in a safe manner, including the use of all required personal protective equipment as required by plant policy.
• Part of a work team and must work closely with other operators, team leader(s), and coordinator(s).
• Set up and operate all equipment to safely and efficiently produce a quality compound in the mixing areas of the plant. This includes the installation and removal of proper tooling, placement of proper ingredients in the proper quantities, and the completion of all production and quality reports (paper or computer based).
• Control the quality of compounds 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 lift and operate hoists, pumps, valves, and other material handling equipment to move materials to where they are needed while using oldest materials 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.
• Maintain good hygiene of mixing areas through routine housekeeping and clean-up in the mixing area and in the plant as required..
• Cross train on multiple functions within mixing and perform duties as assigned.
• Train others within the mixing department and provide training feedback to trainee, team lead, and others as necessary to ensure successful training.
  
  

Note: this facility will initially operate 5 days/week (Monday - Friday). There is a chance to change shift to 24/7 after ramp up of operations, therefore shift will be reviewed accordingly. We have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift available -the availability can change at any time.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands On This Position

• Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently push or pull up to 75 pounds of force.
• Be able to use stairs
  
  

The Perks

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match (up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
  
  

Additional Information

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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