Production Operator

Continental; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental in Marysville, Ohio, seeks individuals capable of operating heavy machinery and performing physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

The role involves various responsibilities, including heavy lifting and working in a team-oriented environment. Continental is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in moderate/heavy industrial type work preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• No unexplained gaps in employment.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and write legibly.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and climb occasionally.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Ability to operate tow motors/forklifts

Heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs)

Safety awareness in industrial environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

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 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental Group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off‑highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some €6.0 billion in 2025, the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

Must be able to read and write legibly.

• Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs. occasionally).
• Must be capable of pushing/pulling (up to 50 lbs. occasionally).
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and climb occasionally.
• Must be able to sustain moderate work in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to work safely with other employees as part of a crew.
• Ability to operate tow motors/forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided).
• Large cranes used to move product (training provided as needed).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Must be able to work any shift (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 4 p.m. – 12 midnight; 12 midnight – 8 a.m.; 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) and weekends when scheduled.
• Large equipment including calenders, presses, overhead cranes.
• Standing and walking on concrete is required.
• The work can be hot and dirty, as well as cold in the winter months.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

• Experience in moderate/heavy industrial type work preferred.
• No unexplained gaps in employment.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

EEO / AA / 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, 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 [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. 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.