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Production Operator

3M Columbia, Missouri
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November 25, 2022
3M
Columbia, Missouri
FULL_TIME
Job Description:

Job Title

Production Operator

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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role
The 3M Manufacturing Plant in Columbia, MO is seeking candidates to work in production positions. Our plant is committed to quality, service and delivery that meet or exceed our customer expectations. Here, we go.

The person hired for a production operator position will fill any open positions within the plant. This could be anywhere from hand assembly, to running machinery, to warehouse work.

As a Production 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 make an impact by:

Test raw materials as needed, accept or reject based on documented procedures
Identify and stage materials as outlined in documentation. May require accurately preparing or mixing chemicals and other materials used in production
Obtain and stage materials and/or package supplies according to schedule or requirements
Following operating procedures and customer specifications to produce quality products which are delivered to customers on time
Possess good eye-hand coordination and repetitive motions
Working effectively within a production work team and collaborate with other teams
Contributing to continuous improvement and problem solving
Maintaining neat and orderly conditions in work area and help maintain and promote safe work conditions for self and others
Work with FDA regulated products in clean room environments

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:

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Must be able to work either 2nd Shift 3:30pm-11:30pm or 3rd Shift 11:30pm-7:30am.
This position will require weekend work, overtime, holidays as needed, and short notice shift coverage

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

One (1) year of previous manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment
Strong computer/keyboarding skills
Self-motivated, team oriented and excellent interpersonal skills

Relocation: Is 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.

This posting is for a Production Operator position at 3M Columbia, MO. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Production Operator openings occur at 3M Columbia, MO, 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 2022. After that, the posting will be taken down and applicants will need to apply/re-apply for available open postings at that time.

Resources for You

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

Pay & Benefits Overview:

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M 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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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