Production Operator

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges.

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Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

This role works either 2nd Shift (3:30pm – 11:30pm), 3rd Shift (11:30pm – 7:30am), or a 12‑hour night rotating shift (7:30pm – 7:30am) with every other weekend off and includes starting pay of $22.04 - $25.09/hour plus shift differentials (varies by department and experience) with a pay increase after 12 months to $23.44 - $26.48/hour.

• Observing all safety procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Applying quality instructions & specifications
• Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met
• Loading/unloading material into & from equipment
• Working as a team member through sharing information, problem solving & assisting others
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

We’re building a pipeline of talent for this role and will consider applicants for current and upcoming opportunities as they become available.

• High School Diploma or GED (completed prior to start OR 1 year of experience in a production or warehouse role “Nice to Have”)

• Post‑high school education
• Basic computer knowledge

Onsite - 5400 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Not required for this position

Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands‑on role in bringing life‑changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high‑quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose‑driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life, both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Solventum/Careers The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.04 - $25.09/hour. This range…