Uniformity Clerk (UNE)- Illinois

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire

Employer401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Uniformity Clerk to support tire manufacturing operations. You will read gauges, identify codes, and enter data while maintaining accurate records and following all safety policies.

The role requires forklift certification and lifting 40–70 lb tires, with activities including data entry and routine quality checks. Expect shifts that may include evenings and weekends in a non-climate controlled environment, with emphasis on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Read gauging devices and identification tags; perform basic math.
• Effective communication with supervision and maintenance of policies.
• Must be forklift certified and adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with supervision and other personnel.
• Follow all plant policies and safety guidelines; operate forklift per Safety Dept. certification.
• Read gauges, read tags, and record data accurately.
• Know tire components and building machines; maintain clean work areas.
• Identify out-of-spec conditions and notify supervision immediately.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping with correct account code.
• Perform other duties as directed by shift supervisor or department manager.
• Lift tires weighing 40–70 lbs.
• Maintain production quality and timely output.

Skills

Reading gauges

Math skills

Communication

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

In-House Competency Test

Job description

Job Description

1. Uniformity Clerk must be able to effectively communicate with supervision, other tire-room personnel, and any supplying department supervision.

2. Uniformity Clerk will follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies. Must be certified to operate a Forklift through the Safety Department.

3. Uniformity Clerk must be able to read gauging devises, read identification tags, tire codes, and possess good math skills to add and subtract both positive and negative numbers, must be able to write, collect, and enter data as required.

4. Uniformity Clerk must be knowledgeable of tire components, tire building machines, curing presses, tuo’s, and balancer.

5. Uniformity Clerk will follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly.

6. Uniformity Clerk must be alert to of out-of-spec conditions or any extraordinary condition and immediately notify tire room supervision whenever such conditions occur.

7. Uniformity Clerk‘s time must be accurately and correctly indicated on timecard with proper account code.

8. Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Shift Supervisor or Department Manager

9. Uniformity Clerk is responsible for lifting tires varying in weight from 40 to 70 lbs.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

HOURLY PAY

• The hourly rate for this position is $22.22per hour. This position is also eligible for a quarterly incentive program.
• This role will be eligible for shift differential which is added onto your hourly rate. The additional shift differential is $0.20 per hour for overnightshifts, $0.15per hour for eveningshifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekendshifts.
• Pay rate is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 [e-mail] contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED recommended
  • Applicants without a High School Diploma or GED, must complete In-HouseCompetency Test (non-core jobs only) to be deemed eligible
• 0-1yearof manufacturing experience needed
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
• New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includesevenings and weekends.
• 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. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

Company Description

• Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

• Tire solutions from the Tires group sectormake 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.