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PLT QA Tech III - Classifier

Continental · Mount Vernon, IL · Full time · Quality Assurance

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to inspect things closely for a long stretch. How did you keep your focus up late in the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold attention to detail through repetitive inspection, where mistakes creep in when people get tired.

You will be lifting tires onto pallets and conveyors for the whole shift. Tell me about physical work you have done at that pace.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the steady lifting that comes with the job and not just the inspection part.

You will be cross trained on every QA inspection job. Tell me about a time you learned several different tasks at one job.

What they are checking: Whether they pick up new procedures well enough to be moved around where the department needs them.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake that other people had missed. What happened next?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up when they find a problem, which is the whole point of having a quality classifier.

What would you do

You are looking at a tire that sits right on the line between repairable and scrap. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help or check the standard on borderline calls rather than guessing to keep the line moving.

You notice the same defect showing up on scrap tires again and again during your shift. What do you do with that?

What they are checking: Whether they see that repeat scrap points to a process problem upstream and know to tell the right people quickly.

Someone from production pushes back on a tire you scrapped and says it is fine. How do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can stand behind a quality call politely without caving to pressure from the floor.

About the work

Your main job is to decide if a rejected tire is first class, repairable or scrap according to the QMD. How do you make that call the same way every time?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on the written standard instead of gut feel, because inconsistent calls let bad tires out or waste good ones.

You will run audits like dirty mold audits and serial audits. Why do you think a plant checks things like that?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that audits catch problems before they turn into large batches of bad product.

What do you know about Safety Data Sheets, and when would you look one up?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to find chemical hazard information before handling something, which the plant expects of every QA tech.

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The full job description

As published by Continental.

The PLT QA Tech III - Classifier will: The Passenger QA Classifiers job is to determine if the rejected tires from 100% are repairable, scrap, or first class according to the QMD, and perform various audits. QA Technician will be responsible for the following: 1. Able to classify and inspect tires according to QMD standards. 2. Notify appropriate personnel of scrap tires that repeat. 3. Perform various audits, including, but not limited to dirty mold audit, serial audit. 4. Will be cross trained to perform all QA technician inspection jobs. 5. Must be able to lift tires for the duration of the shift and place them on the appropriate pallets and conveyors. 6. QA Technician will follow all plant rules, and will follow departmental safety policies, environmental policies, and chemical handling procedures , including being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets, (MSDS) 7. QA Technician will follow standard practice for this specific job and perform all work necessary to obtain quality production. 8. Perform other duties as directed by the QA Supervisor, Chief Inspector or QA Manager. 9. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • 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 posting. • No relocation assistance is offered for this position Preferred Qualifications: • Previous manufacturing experience • Previous manufacturing Quality experience • Associates degree 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. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment. • 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! The starting annual salary for this role is $64,613 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: 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.