Full-time Production Operator at 3M in Hutchinson, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Full-time 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.

“One of the best parts of my job is feeling the impact of 93,000 3Mers collaborating around the world and seeing the difference they’re able to make in people’s lives.” – Julie Bushman, executive vice president of International Operations at 3M

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Regular Full Time Production Employee, 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:

• Operating automated assembly machines to pack out products


• Maintaining quality standards and safety standards


• Utilizing 3M Computer systems to track production and packaging cycles


• Maintaining communication with production coworkers and supervisors regarding production performance

Your Skills and Expertise 
Operate manual and/or automated packaging lines to convert in process materials to intermediate final pack of variety of different tapes, films and other various products.

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


• Willing to work Rotating Shifts, Overtime, Extended Hours, Weekends, Holidays as needed, and Short notice shift coverage.

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

• Basic computer knowledge


• Experience in agriculture/farming and/or mechanics

Travel: Does not include travel

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. 

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. 

The 3M Hutchinson Plant is the largest 3M Manufacturing Site in the United States and has been main employer of Hutchinson residents since 1947. 

3M Hutchinson manufactures a wide variety of products including Scotch Tape, Tape Dispensers, Nexcare Bandages, Command Products, Blue Tape etc.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

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

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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