Production Utility Operator

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 variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

As a(n) Production Utility 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:

• Working collaboratively with a work center team to meet production goals and objectives.
• Maintaining high quality standards as determined through quality specifications.
• Ensuring you own safety and the safety of others by following all Safety rules and polices.
• Support production processes by replenishing raw materials, and inspecting, packaging, and palletizing of finished goods.
• Assist equipment operators, participate in equipment change-overs, and perform general housekeeping duties.

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 from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• At least 6 months of Production/Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

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:

• 1+ years of Production/Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment is a plus.

The starting “base” rate for this position is $22.49 per hour (90% of the full rate). After 6 months, the pay will increase to $23.74, with the full rate for the position reaching $24.99 after a year.

This is a 12-hour shift from 7pm – 7am with a 2/2/3 work schedule. With the 2/2/3 schedule, you are required to work every other weekend. This is a union facility that is open 24/7, 365 days a year (including Holidays).

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. 

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 Utility Operator position at 3M Tonawanda. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Production Utility Operator openings occur at 3M Tonawanda, 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 09/27/2024.  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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