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Bundler Operator (BUN)- Illinois

Continental · Mount Vernon, IL · Full time · Manufacturing

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 27, 2026

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About your past

The work is classified as heavy: lifting up to a hundred pounds, carrying up to fifty, with frequent bending and twisting. Any concerns?

What they are checking: The posting states the physical demands precisely, so they are asked plainly.

The plant is not climate controlled and gets hot and cold. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: The posting is honest about the environment, so the question should be too.

New hires usually start on a shift that includes evenings and weekends. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting says so plainly, and it is the commonest reason people leave early.

Tell me about work where you had to keep a steady pace for a whole shift.

What they are checking: Line work is endurance, and whether they have done it is the useful thing to know.

This is in Mount Vernon with no relocation help. Does the location work for you?

What they are checking: The posting states both plainly, so it is asked plainly.

What would you do

The bundler is not strapping tires properly. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names observing operations to ensure tires are bundled properly and making minor adjustments.

How do you stay aware of forklift and pedestrian traffic while you are focused on a machine?

What they are checking: The posting names both in the same space, which is where plant injuries happen.

You see a coworker skip a safety step. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting says safety is the highest priority, and this is what that means in practice.

About the work

Walk me through checking your area for hazards before you start a shift.

What they are checking: The posting puts the safety inspection first, before starting the machine.

Tell me about operating a forklift and where you have done it.

What they are checking: The posting requires forklift work on shifts when the bundler is idle.

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The full job description

As published by Continental.

• 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 • 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. 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. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.