Bundler Operator (BUN)- Illinois

Bundler Operator (BUN)- Illinois

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.

• Perform inspection of working area to ensure there are no safety hazards (trip/ slip hazards)
• Start Bundler by engaging controls
• Sort and place tires on conveyor line to be ran through bundling machine
• Make minor adjustments on Bundler and load strapping into Bundler as needed
• Observe Bundler machine operations to ensure tires are bundled properly
• Bundler operators are required to operate fork-lifts on shifts the bundlers are idle
• Classified as heavy work inclusive of lifting up to 100 lbs. and/or carrying weight up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting; Occasional squatting, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or completion of our on-site competency test
• 0-2 years of 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 includes evenings 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. 

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k 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 $22.22 per 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 overnight shifts, $0.15 per hour for evening shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts. 
• 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 Careers@conti-na.com 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.

 

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