Production Operator

Job Description:

We offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $23.12/hour with a $0.50 shift differential for second shift and a $2.00 shift differential for third shift.
• Pay increases throughout the first year of employment.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.
• 401k with generous company match
• Up to three weeks paid vacation in your first year.
• Twelve (12) company holidays
• Employee assistance program and medical support
• On-site cafeteria
• Opportunities for advancement

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:

• Supporting production by monitoring processes, ordering inputs, loading semi-finished materials, inspecting materials, and performing quality inspections to release product
• Operate automated production converting, assembly, and packaging equipment.
• Monitor process, order inputs, load semi-finished materials, inspect materials, perform quality inspections to release product.
• Operate equipment in safe manner.
• Follow plant and department safety rules and practices.
• Work closely with other operators, and service groups to optimize process including timeliness of product flow.
• Monitor equipment and make required adjustments to maintain quality and desired output.
• Computer use is required to run process operation.
• Meet performance/output goals.

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)
• Interested in and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled which includes working 8 to 12 consecutive hours per day on a weekly rotating shift (i.e. Week 1: 4pm-midnight, Week 2: 8am-4pm) or a fixed midnight shift (i.e. midnight-8am), or a fixed 4 Crew shift (i.e. 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am).

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:

• Ability to operate computers to run process improvements.

Work location:

• Aberdeen, SD

Travel: Does not include travel

Relocation Assistance: Is not Authorized

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

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 other curious, creative 3Mers. 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.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.12/hour with a $0.50 shift differential for second shift and a $2.00 shift differential for third shift. 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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