Visual Inspector

Continental; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire DIS

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employees 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities, including

And many more benefits that come with

Job summary

Continental in Clinton, MS is seeking a Final Finish Visual Inspector to inspect tires using X-ray equipment, identify defects, and ensure scrap tires are routed correctly to Finished Goods.

You will operate finishing and support machinery, maintain quality standards, and respond to downtime, while following strict safety guidelines in a non-climate controlled plant environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights/weekends).
• Minimum Silver level on the WorkKeys Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires using X-ray equipment to identify defects.
• Determine disposition of tires according to standards and remove off-standard tires.
• Monitor current and ongoing product quality.
• Respond to equipment downtime and notify supervision.
• Operate control panels in automatic and manual modes.
• Follow written and oral specs, procedures, tolerances, and safety rules.

Skills

12-hour shifts

Forklift operation

WorkKeys Silver

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Final Finish Visual Inspector is responsible for inspecting tires using X-ray equipment to identify defects and required repairs. This role ensures that any scrap tires are properly sent to the Finished Goods Warehouse. Inspectors must be able to visually evaluate finished tires quickly while maintaining established quality standards.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Run/operate all finishing machines, x-ray machines, and any support machinery in the Commercial Final Finish department.
• Take responsibility for 100% Inspection of Truck Tires, determine the disposition of the tires according to established standards, and remove any off standard tires from the conveyors for inspection, and make the recording of information.
• Monitor current and ongoing product quality.
• React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary conditions and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur.
• Perform actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manual.
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements. Communicate with other inbound and outbound operators, production operators, other crew members and supervision.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• 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!

THE 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.
• 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.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

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] or 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

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• HS diploma or equivalentGED
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts - days, nights, and weekends
• Minimum Silver level on the WorkKeys Assessment

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate Forklift.

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?