Production Operator

at 3M

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 9:54:36 AM

Current Days Open
47
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$22.67 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$22.67 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
99
First Seen
2/19/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$22.01 (Hourly)
9/4/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$22.67 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Job Description: 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 is Cynthiana is seeking Production Operator candidates to join our team! Starting Pay: $22.67/hour New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 Paid Holidays Health, vision, and dental start day one Employee stock discount & 401K Match of 5% Job Description: The person hired for the position of Production Operator will work at our Cynthiana, KY plant site. As a Production Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Complying with all safety procedures and maintaining a clean and safe work area Monitoring product quality and adhering to quality standards. Verifying process inputs and outputs according to operating standards Conducting small scale, hands-on equipment changeovers Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations staff to troubleshoot equipment downtime/quality and implement solutions. Engaging in continuous improvement of our manufacturing and administrative processes Producing and assembling products in the plant. Operating and maintaining low impact automated, semi-automated, and manual machinery Ensuring production standards are met, finalizing products, and preparing products for shipping. Operating a pallet jack style hand-truck and similar material handling equipment for loading/unloading pallets into & out of equipment Working across departments with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Quality to promote information sharing, problem solving & assisting others Required: (Basic Qualifications) Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start. Ability to work shift rotations (overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.) Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Desired: (Preferred Qualifications) Minimum one (1) year of plant and/or manufacturing experience in a public, private, government, or military environment Post-secondary education Experience with Microsoft Office Proven experience working proactively and constructively, with a solid understanding of safety, quality, and productivity. Able to deliver results independently as well as when working as part of a cross-functional team. 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: Cynthiana, KY Travel: None Relocation Assistance: NA 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 $22.67 per hour. 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 candidates 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/. Supporting Your Well-being 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. 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 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds 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. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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