What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Grader/Used Tire Inspector position at K & S Tire Recycling, Inc.?
K&S Tire Recycling is hiring an experienced Tire Grader to inspect, grade, sort and organize used tires for resale at our Chicago Heights facility.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and grade used tires for resale or recycling
- Identify tread wear, dry rot, sidewall/bead damage, exposed cords, punctures and repairs
- Read tire sizes, specifications and DOT date codes
- Measure/assess tread depth and overall condition
- Sort tires by size, type, condition and quality
- Stack and organize resale inventory
- Maintain accurate and consistent grading standards
- Assist with tire handling and loading as needed
- Previous experience with tire installation and repair, automotive service, used tire sales, working in a tire shop, or tire recycling is strongly preferred.
- Prior professional tire-shop, tire-grading or used-tire experience
- Ability to identify tire sizes without assistance
- Knowledge of what makes a used tire acceptable/unacceptable for resale
- Ability to repeatedly lift, roll and stack tires up to 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail
- Dependable attendance and productivity
K&S Tire Recycling is a growing tire recycling company serving customers throughout the Midwest. Our operation keeps millions of pounds of tires and recyclable materials out of landfills and puts those materials back to productive use.
We offer accrued paid time off
We have 1st and 2nd shift positions available.
Compensation is $18-$20 per Hour USD
Salary : $18 - $20