Chemical Processor

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Chemical Processor

LOCATION: Cordova, IL

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 is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With 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 General Helper, 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:

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot chemical processing equipment to safely manufacture high-quality products in accordance with established operating procedures and site policies.
• Support daily production activities while completing required training and building certification across assigned equipment, processes, and operating areas.
• Apply knowledge of basic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and distillation processes to maintain efficient operations and consistent product quality.
• Perform routine first-line maintenance, equipment checks, and minor repairs to help ensure reliable operation of processing and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor process conditions, collect samples, complete required calculations, and document production data accurately to support quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Follow and promote all safety standards, including use of PPE, emergency procedures, hazardous material practices, confined space requirements, and safe material handling methods.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed, and communicate abnormal conditions or process concerns to supervisors promptly.

Your Skills and Expertise:

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

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.

• Must have high school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, agriculture, construction or like field required.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays as well as working overtime as needed.

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

Work Location: Cordova, IL

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance: N/A

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.52/hr. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: . This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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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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