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3M is hiring a Packaging Operator III* in Indianapolis, IN. It is a full-time role in Other Roles, asking for at least 18 years of experience, first listed on November 12. 3M has 99 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Indianapolis, IN.
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3M has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (20), software & IT (20) and sales & BD (15). The biggest locations are Indianapolis, IN (4), Austin, TX (4) and Ontario, CA (3). 14% of them are remote, none is marked entry level and 85% show pay. We collect 3M's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
PACKAGING OPERATOR III*
LOCATION: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important for you to know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
3M INDIANAPOLIS, IN seeking a candidate for PACKAGING OPERATOR III
- Full- time: 12hr rotating shifts-Days & night shifts available
- Starting Rate: $20.46 + Shift Differentials
- New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
- Health, vision and dental start day one
- Employee stock discount
- 401K Match of 5%
Job Description:
The person hired for the position of PACKAGING OPERATOR III will work at our INDIANAPOLIS, IN 3M plant site.
As a PACKAGING OPERATOR III you will have will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
- Operating automated assembly machines to pack out products
- Maintaining quality standards and safety standards
- Utilizing 3M Computer systems to track production and packaging cycles
- Maintaining communication with production coworkers and supervisors regarding production performance
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
- Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start)
- Work Rotating Shifts, Overtime, Extended Hours, Weekends, Holidays as needed, and short notice shift coverage
- Minimum two (2) months of operating production machinery or CNC equipment in a private public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Basic computer knowledge
- 6 months to 1 year of experience working with production machinery or CNC equipment.
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Work Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Travel: None
Relocation Assistance: N/A
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Pay Transparency:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.46. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.
Travel: 0%
Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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