Cold Prep Operator

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Cold Prep Operator is responsible for the operation of the equipment that produces body ply, breaker. wire chafer and slit gum components for the commercial operations in this facility.  The Operator II is responsible for ensuring quality components, ensuring adequate stock, controlling proper inventories, troubleshooting, and maintaining machines.  You will add value to our team by:

• Reacting quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur. 

• Monitoring on and offline quality systems to ensure components meet specified quality standards. 

• Following required SOPs (standard operating procedures) and WI (work instructions) while performing necessary tasks to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, follow plant Safety policies, Plant policies, Environmental policies, and follow all 5s practices keeping working areas neat, clean, and orderly.

• Communicating with internal customer and suppliers, support personnel, crew members and supervision.

• Leveraging manufacturing systems CGMS and EWM to ensure proper workflow and quality needs.

•Participating in business team meetings, follow-up on efficiency and losses development, improvement of OEE/TEEP, performance goal setting and ensure the CBS approach is being applied within the cross functional business team.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Degree or High School Diploma 

WorkKeys Test Score- Silver Rating  (4 - Math, 4 - Work Place Documents, 4 - Graphic Literacy)

1-3 Years Manufacturing Machine Operator Experience

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

Able to lead and foster teamwork.

Able to read and understand specifications, follow written and oral instructions, Able to work with limited supervision.

Knowledge of Computers

Experience preferred using PIV (powered industrial) vehicles.

Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts – days, nights, and weekends.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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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The Company

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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc).
• Day Shift & Night Shift are Required
• 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. 
• This role is within a climate-controlled facility.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.