Production Operator

Production OperatorSolventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.The impact you'll make in this roleAs a Production Operator, you'll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.This role works either 2nd Shift (3:30pm – 11:30pm), 3rd Shift (11:30pm – 7:30am), or a 12-hour night rotating shift (7:30pm – 7:30am) with every other weekend off and includes starting pay of $22.04 - $25.09/hour plus shift differentials (varies by department and experience) with a pay increase after 12 months to $23.44 - $26.48/ hour.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Observing all safety procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work areaApplying quality instructions & specificationsMonitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are metLoading/unloading material into & from equipmentWorking as a team member through sharing information, problem solving & assisting othersPossessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED (completed prior to startOR1 year of experience in a production or warehouse role"Nice to Have" Qualifications:Post-high school educationBasic computer knowledgeWork Location: Onsite - 5400 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO 65202Travel: Not required for this positionRelocation Assistance: Not authorizedManufacturing Operations:This position sits within Solventum's Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum's mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum 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. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.