Internal Mixing Laboratory Technician Night Shift (B Shift)
Sumter, SC - USA
Job Summary
YOUR TASKS
This role supports raw material quality assurance and laboratory excellence by executing testing analyzing results maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring compliant release of incoming materials for production. This role partners with manufacturing engineering purchasing logistics and supplier quality teams to drive quality performance and continuous improvement.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Perform raw material compound reinforcement and chemical testing according to test plans and production requirements.
- Review test results determine re-testing needs and communicate testing priorities with internal customers.
- Support supplier complaint management including evidence collection corrective action follow-up and 8D review.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems including IATF 16949 requirements and laboratory procedures.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support corrective action activities.
- Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and escalate issues when necessary.
- Support process improvement projects related to materials packaging logistics and supplier performance.
- Promote environmental health and safety standards within the laboratory.
- Utilize strong problem-solving organizational and communication skills.
- 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
- Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality management systems
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
- Must be willing to work selected shift for this position
- 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 posting
- No relocation assistance is offered for this position
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
- Preferred quantifiable qualifications listed here
- 3 or more years experience in a tire or automotive manufacturing industry/environment
- Experience with SAP and laboratory information systems
- Knowledge of or previous use of:
- IATF 16949 and quality management systems
- Root cause analysis tools including 8D 5 Why A3 and Ishikawa
- SPC FMEA Control Plans PPAP APQP and MSA
- Raw material receiving mixing and compound production processes
Additional Information :
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 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 or contact US Recruiting at . 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2019, ... View more