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Production Operator

3M
Cottage Grove, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2024

About the role

Job Description:

Job Title 
Production Operator 

 

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. 

 

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. 

  

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role 
As a(n) Production 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: 

  • Operating technical equipment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner 

  • Maintaining a neat and orderly area and helping to maintain and promote safe working conditions. 

  • Following standard operating procedures to support efficient business operations. 

  • Monitoring equipment and taking appropriate action when unusual conditions occur 

  • Driving hand and power trucks 

  • Using a computer and computer controls to run process operation. 

  • Working cooperatively with others and participating in Lean and process improvement activities 

 

Your Skills and Expertise   

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: 

  • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution. 

  • Shift work, rotating days, afternoons, overnights & weekends, and Overtime as needed. 

 

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

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing plant environment. 

  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail 

  • Active Military Reservists and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  

 

The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.56 with wage progression over time. 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, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

 

Travel: May include up to 0% 

Relocation Assistance: Not <

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