Production Operator

Job Description:

Production Operator, 12-Hour Night Shifts 6:00pm-6:30am

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 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 people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Responsible for producing and assembling products in the plant
• Operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare them for shipping
• Observing all safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe work area

• Applying quality instructions & specifications
• Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met
• Loading/unloading material into & from equipment
• Working as a team member through sharing information, problem solving & assisting others

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 prior to start)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Minimum (1) one year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as part of the selection process.

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

• Post-high school education
• Basic computer knowledge

Work location: Onsite – Clinton, Tennessee

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

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.

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The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.05 per hour with shift differentials. 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:

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