Warehouse Trucker Operator (WTO) - Illinois

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts (tires)

401k Match

Diversity & Inclusive ERGs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Continental in Mount Vernon, IL, is seeking a forklift operator to support tire distribution and loading operations. You will perform pre-shift inspections, move tires, load onto trailers, and handle propane tanks, with emphasis on safe, efficient material handling.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing and operating a touch-screen monitor, and adapting to a non-climate controlled environment with evening/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is recommended.
• 0-1 year of manufacturing experience is needed.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift inspection of forklift.
• Notify supervisor if forklift needs repairs.
• Operate forklift to place tires into stock, stage tires for trailer loading, and return empty pallets.
• Must operate touch-screen monitor.
• Must be able to lift propane tank for tank fill at propane refilling station.
• The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and twisting; occasional bending.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

• Pre-shift inspection of fork lift
• Notify supervisor if fork lift needs repairs made
• Operate fork lift to put tires into stock, set tires up to be loaded onto trailer, or return empty pallets
• Required to operate touch-screen monitor
• Operator must be able to lift propane tank for tank fill at the propane refilling station
• Medium work involving lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and twisting; Occasional bending

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, $0.15 per hour for overnight shifts, 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 [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.
• 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 that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.