Production Operator

Job Description:

Production or Warehouse Operators

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 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“I’ve seen firsthand how 3M is a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact they’re making around the world, and that they know they’re valued.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Production or 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

• Responsible for operating production equipment, inspecting, and packing product safely and according to standards.

• Use computers to run process operations, receive communications, etc.

• Use hand and power industrial trucks.

• Working 8, 10, or 12 hour fixed or rotating shifts, depending on shift availability.

• Working overtime, weekends, holidays as needed and short notice.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old

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

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may 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:

• Must be reliable and dependable.

• Ability to lift/carry heavy materials frequently.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as bump caps, safety glasses, and safety toed shoes in accordance with safety rules.

• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods.

• Ability to comprehend, understand, and apply written and verbal directions from standard operating procedures, safety rules, and supervisor coaching.

Travel: Not Applicable

Relocation Assistance: Not Applicable

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.

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

This posting is for a Production or Warehouse Operator position at 3M Prairie du Chien. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for these positions will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Production or Warehouse Operator openings occur at 3M Prairie du Chien, and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition. Eligible applications will be kept open and active until December 2026. After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview:

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