Temporary Production Operator* at 3M in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Temporary 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.

“At 3M, we want to make sure that everyone, from all walks of life, know they can share their opinions, they’re heard, and change is made based on their input.” – Ann Anaya, chief diversity officer at 3M”

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manufacturing 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:

• Operating technical equipment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner


• Maintaining a neat and orderly area and helping to maintain and promote safe working conditions


• Following standard operating procedures to support efficient business operations


• Monitoring equipment and taking appropriate action when unusual conditions occur


• Driving hand and power trucks


• Using a computer and computer controls to run process operation


• Working cooperatively with others and participating in Lean and process improvement activities

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:

• High School Diploma or GED (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution


• Shift work, rotating days, afternoon, overnights & weekends


• Overtime as needed

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

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing plant environment


• Self-motivated, team oriented, excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail


• Active Military Reservists and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Travel:  Not Required

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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. 

This posting is for a Temporary Manufacturing Operator position at 3M Cottage Grove, MN. 3M anticipates that multiple openings for this position will occur over time. Qualified applicants may be considered as Temporary Manufacturing Operator openings occur at 3M Cottage Grove, and 3M will accept applications for up to 6 months from the posting date of this requisition. 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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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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