Tire Grader/Used Tire Inspector

K&S Tire Recycling, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued paid time off

Job summary

K&S Tire Recycling, Inc. in Chicago Heights is seeking an experienced Tire Grader to inspect, grade, sort and organize used tires for resale at our Chicago Heights facility.

Responsibilities include reading tire sizes and DOT date codes, measuring tread depth, and maintaining consistent grading standards. Prior tire shop or recycling experience is strongly preferred. 1st and 2nd shift positions are available with pay of $18-$20 per hour USD.

Qualifications

• Experience in tire installation or repair preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in grading.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy tires repeatedly.

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 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.

Skills

Tire grading

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Inventory sorting

Read DOT codes

Job description

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