Job Description

Company Description

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 76,000 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 currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

This role requires employees to perform all functions within the CSS area, maintain quality and safety standards, and support production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in the role depends on strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and teamwork. May work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Perform all CSS area duties after training, including material handling, foam application, inspections, and conveyor operations.
• Read specifications and understand tire components, construction requirements, quality standards, and production procedures.
• Operate computers, scanners, hand tools, and measuring devices to monitor and maintain product quality.
• Conduct quality checks, apply corrective actions, and use metric measurements and formulas as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment and machine cycle issues, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve concerns.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing conditions, and support production goals.
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to pass titmus eye exam with/without correction and color blindness to perform tasks
• Must be willing to work selected shift for this position. Shift is not guaranteed. May be one of the following:
• 1st shift (6am-2pm)
• 2nd shift (2pm-10pm)
• 3rd shift (10pm-6am)
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Three or more years' experience at Continental Sumter Plant
• Excel, SAP, MCAT experience

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, climb, squat, crawl, reach, and twist frequently
• Ability to lift 20-75 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 100 pounds

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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