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Production Operator

Job in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, 65897, USA
Listing for: 3M
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.39 - 27.4 USD Hourly USD 20.39 27.40 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Production Operator*

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Job Description

The person hired for the position of Production Operator will be responsible for producing and assembling products in the plant. They operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare them for shipping.

Responsibilities
  • Observing all safety procedures, maintain 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.
  • Understanding and following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Following process standards to ensure quality product is produced.
  • Performing data entry and recording required tests and adjusting processes as necessary to meet quality specifications.
  • Maintaining excellent housekeeping.
  • Handling hazardous waste material in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Your Skills and Expertise

Required:

  • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to work a 2nd (second) or 3rd (third) shift depending on shift availability, OR ability to work a 12-hour night/rotating shift (approximately 7:00 PM & 7:00 AM).
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

Desired:

  • Minimum one (1) year of plant and/or manufacturing experience in a public, private, government, or military environment.
  • Post-high school education.
  • Experience with control charting, material handling, packaging, chemical manufacturing, and hazardous waste management.
  • Experience working with computers in a manufacturing setting.
  • Attention to detail, prioritization, self‑motivation, teamwork, problem solving, analytical thinking, effective communication skills, strong work ethic, initiative, and a focus on safety.
  • Ability to use computers in a manufacturing setting.
Work Location
  • Springfield, MO
Travel

None

Relocation Assistance

None

Pay Transparency

The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.39/hr, with the potential to reach $27.40/hr this targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply. Pay and benefits overview:

Export Control

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export‑controlled and other technology and services with certain "non‑U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, etc.)

or non‑U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export‑controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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