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Production Operator*

3M, Cottage Grove, MN, United States


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 wide variety 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 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).
Able to work a rotating shift schedule consisting of days, afternoons, overnights, and weekends.
Able to work overtime as needed
Two (2) years of work experience in Manufacturing or Production.
Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process**.
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.
Pay & Benefits
The starting rate of pay for this position is $29.75-$30.42. 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 authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life

both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.