Production Operator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's production operator jobs span automotive manufacturing in Toledo and Columbus, food processing in Cincinnati, and chemical production along the Ohio River. Companies like Honda, Procter and Gamble, and Dow Chemical have established hiring pipelines for skilled operators. International candidates with manufacturing experience will find consistent demand across the state's industrial base.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Production Associate - Cleaning Machine Operator
Location:
Gahanna, OH, US, 43230
Requisition Number: 231724
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Cleaning Machine Operator to support the Rental Division. The Cleaning Machine Operator is responsible for safely and accurately inspecting mats for quality, feeding mats into the mat cleaning system, and sorting rolled, clean mats to place in staging locations for delivery to customers. Cleaning Machine Operators also perform machine checks and filter cleanings. Production Associates are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their work area and to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Expectations
- Must adhere to attendance policy.
- Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
- Must be willing to handle materials that are soiled, with appropriate protective equipment.
Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Requires standing for most of shift.
- Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
- Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
- Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
- Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: is open to change and to variety in the workplace; is able to switch between tasks or priorities quickly.
- Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; is trustworthy.
- Customer Focus: Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
The full selection process may include the following components:
- Application and resume review
- Interviews
- Job Tryout
This is not an offer of employment. The tryout provides a realistic job preview to better understand the work environment, the work activities, and the performance expectations. Candidates will be compensated for their time during the job tryout.
Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Production Hourly
Organization: Rental
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Job Segment: Industrial, Machinist, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing
Title: Production Associate - Cleaning Machine Operator
Location:
Gahanna, OH, US, 43230
Requisition Number: 231724
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Cleaning Machine Operator to support the Rental Division. The Cleaning Machine Operator is responsible for safely and accurately inspecting mats for quality, feeding mats into the mat cleaning system, and sorting rolled, clean mats to place in staging locations for delivery to customers. Cleaning Machine Operators also perform machine checks and filter cleanings. Production Associates are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their work area and to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Expectations
- Must adhere to attendance policy.
- Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
- Must be willing to handle materials that are soiled, with appropriate protective equipment.
Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Requires standing for most of shift.
- Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
- Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
- Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
- Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: is open to change and to variety in the workplace; is able to switch between tasks or priorities quickly.
- Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; is trustworthy.
- Customer Focus: Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
The full selection process may include the following components:
- Application and resume review
- Interviews
- Job Tryout
This is not an offer of employment. The tryout provides a realistic job preview to better understand the work environment, the work activities, and the performance expectations. Candidates will be compensated for their time during the job tryout.
Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Production Hourly
Organization: Rental
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Job Segment: Industrial, Machinist, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing
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Search Production Operator Jobs in OhioProduction Operator Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for production operators in Ohio?
Honda's manufacturing plant in Marysville, Procter and Gamble's facilities in Cincinnati, Dow Chemical operations along the Ohio River, and Whirlpool's Clyde plant are among Ohio employers with histories of sponsoring production and manufacturing workers. Large automotive and consumer goods manufacturers tend to have established HR processes for visa sponsorship, though approval is never guaranteed and depends on the specific role and candidate qualifications.
Which visa types are most common for production operator roles in Ohio?
H-2B visas cover temporary nonagricultural workers and apply to some production roles with seasonal demand. H-1B visas are less common for hourly operator positions but may apply when the role requires a specialized degree, such as chemical process technician roles tied to engineering qualifications. EB-3 immigrant visas cover skilled and unskilled workers and represent the most frequent permanent sponsorship pathway for production operator positions in manufacturing-heavy states like Ohio.
Which cities in Ohio have the most production operator sponsorship jobs?
Columbus and its surrounding suburbs host significant automotive and logistics manufacturing activity. Toledo has a strong glass and auto parts manufacturing base, with companies like Owens Corning headquartered there. Cincinnati draws production operators into consumer goods and chemical manufacturing. Cleveland supports metal fabrication and industrial manufacturing, and Dayton has aerospace and defense production facilities that periodically seek sponsored workers with specialized skills.
How to find production operator visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can browse production operator roles in Ohio without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform is built for international candidates navigating the U.S. job market. Searching by Ohio and filtering for production operator roles on Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively willing to sponsor, which saves significant time compared to contacting companies individually.
Are there state-specific considerations for production operator visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio's manufacturing sector is one of the largest in the United States, which means prevailing wage determinations for production operator roles are set against a competitive regional baseline. Employers sponsoring H-2B or EB-3 workers must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements specific to the Ohio county where the work occurs. Candidates with experience in automotive assembly, chemical processing, or food manufacturing are generally stronger fits for Ohio's dominant production sectors.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored production operator jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.