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From the employer's careers site First seen 24 Oct 2026

Production Operator

3M Knoxville, IA On-site full-time

Salary

$25.77 - $30.29/hour

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Description

As a Production Operator at 3M, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative and diverse people, making an impact by demonstrating safe work behavior, following operating procedures, leading innovation and sustainability, creating a positive work environment, and implementing change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating safe work behavior to avoid injury to self and others
  • Following operating procedures and customer specifications to produce quality products
  • Leading innovation and sustainability
  • Creating a positive, inclusive work environment that fosters learning and development for all
  • Implementing change and continuous improvement to drive growth and increase efficiency

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher
  • Minimum six months of manufacturing experience
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Preferred qualifications:

  • One or more years of manufacturing experience
  • Ability to use and operate computers to run processes

Benefits include:

  • Competitive pay starting at $25.77 and up to $30.29/hour once certified
  • Pay increases throughout the first year of employment
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on the first day
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Up to three weeks paid vacation in the first year
  • Twelve company holidays
  • Employee assistance program and medical support
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Opportunities for advancement

Skills

Required

  • manufacturing experience
  • safe work behavior
  • operating procedures

Nice to have

  • computer operation

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Iowa-Knoxville/Production-Operator_R01170642

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