Production Associate – Experienced or Entry-Level Training Program

Production Associate – Experienced or Entry-Level Training Program

• Full-time
• Legal Entity:
  Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus:
  Yes
• Working Time:
  Full Time

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.

YOUR TASKS

Continental is hiring Production Associates through two pathways based on experience.

1. Experienced Manufacturing Candidates

Candidates with at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered for direct placement into production. Candidates must be available to work an assigned 12-hour day or night shift, including every other weekend.

2. Candidates without manufacturing experience may be considered for the Manufacturing Skills Program, which combines classroom training with hands‑on shopfloor exposure.

Candidates without previous manufacturing experience may be considered for Continental’s four-week Manufacturing Skills Program. The program combines classroom training with hands‑on shopfloor experience to prepare participants for success in a manufacturing environment.

During the four-week program, participants will follow a Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule. This includes four hours of classroom training one day per week, with the remaining time spent gaining shopfloor experience.

Participants will be evaluated throughout the program based on attendance, punctuality, engagement, effort, classroom and shopfloor performance, final exam results, and trainer and supervisor feedback.

Candidates who successfully complete and pass all program requirements will be placed in a Production Associate position. The assigned position may be on day or night shift based on business needs and will follow a 12‑hour, 2‑2‑3 Panama schedule, including every other weekend.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

All Production Associates will:

• Follow all plant, environmental, safety, quality, and departmental processes and procedures.
• Operate equipment and perform assigned production tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow written work instructions, product specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor product quality and accurately document required production information.
• Use hand tools, computers, scanners, tape measures, and other measuring or gauging devices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, trainers, and team members.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, engagement, and a strong work ethic.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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

BASIC

• Education
  :
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift:Must be able to work 12 hour 2‑2‑3 pattern (panama) shift 6:45‑7:00 (can be either days or nights) including every other weekend.
• Skills
  :
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
  • Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions and adhere to procedures.
  • Ability to read specs and use hand tools, computers/scanners, tape…