Production Operator

3M•Us, SD

23d•Onsite

About The Position

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. You will support production by monitoring processes, ordering inputs, loading semi-finished materials, inspecting materials, and performing quality inspections to release product. You will operate automated production converting, assembly, and packaging equipment. You will monitor the process, order inputs, load semi-finished materials, inspect materials, and perform quality inspections to release product. You will operate equipment in a safe manner and follow plant and department safety rules and practices. You will work closely with other operators and service groups to optimize the process, including the timeliness of product flow. You will monitor equipment and make required adjustments to maintain quality and desired output. Computer use is required to run process operations. You will meet performance/output goals. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures, and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start)
Interested in and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Able to work 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
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate computers to run process improvements

Responsibilities

Support 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
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement