Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Manufacturing

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift 6:10 am - 2:10 pm

• Job
• Location:
  
  Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/09/2026
• Closing Date: 10/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Corrections Dept / Corrections-Moose Lake-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Minn Corr Facl
  - Moose Lake / ML Industry 2
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift 6:10 am - 2:10 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.23 - $37.31 / hourly; $67,296 - $77,903 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Industry
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

MINNCOR Industries provides premium manufactured goods and services to government entities, educational institutions, non‑profit organizations, and private sector companies in Minnesota. Our Mission is to provide offenders job skills training to support positive behavior and successful transition into the community, at no cost to taxpayers. We try to fulfill our mission every day with recidivism‑reducing programs. This position is responsible for providing direct supervision and training of Incarcerated Persons working in a correctional industry setting in the manufacture and distribution of print products as well as a diverse array of other standard and custom designed MINNCOR Industries products.

• To provide direction and coordination of print manufacturing and logistical services.
• To provide and interpret financial information, researching and reporting on factors that influence business performance. Ensure that data collected is reported timely and accurately.
• To hire, train and lead Incarcerated Persons in the proper methods of manufacturing so that a trained workforce is established, and manufacturing deadlines are met.
• Ensure safety and security through the adherence of established DOC policy, instructions, and procedures so that security in industry programming areas is always maintained.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals and works within a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Moose Lake

To be qualified for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year of each job held.

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or assembly setting.

• Experience in cost and project estimating to develop pricing, negotiate discounts and contracts, and resolve claims.
• Knowledge of manufacturing sufficient to demonstrate understanding of processes and equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to ensure product is ready at time promised.
• Basic personal computer skills, including e‑mail software and word processing skills, sufficient to communicate with supervisors, customers, and vendors and to maintain records and complete reports.
• Interpersonal…