Warehouse Operator (Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care)

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Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

Solventum is seeking Warehouse Operator candidates to join our team in Meriden CT!

• Starting Pay: $21.64/hour
• Shift: 1st shift (Monday – Friday; 7:00am – 3:30pm)

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Warehouse Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Performing various operations including working with shrink wrap machines, tape machines, scales, and UPS equipment.
• Performing necessary clerical and manual work to receive inventory and ship product from verbal or written instructions, which includes the handling of hazardous materials.
• Identifying parts and quantifies using required scales, methods of calculations, or other systems.
• Utilizing computer systems to process and move product in and out of stocking locations.
• Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem.
• Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices. Keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output. Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by leads and supervision.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start).
• Possess a PIV certification.
• Ability to work 1st shift (Monday – Friday; 7:00am – 3:30pm)
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted and up to 70 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, or holidays as needed.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• One (1) year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience
• Post-high school education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to follow instructions

Work location: Onsite - 400 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450

Travel: No Travel

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $21.64, with the potential to reach $23.14 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills,