Production Operator (3rd Shift)

Job Description:

Production Operator - 3rd Shift (Tilton, NH)

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’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you.

With a variety of people, 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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

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:

Not limited to heavy lifting and moving of materials.

Loading and unloading vehicles, and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.

May involve working at heights and heavy lifting of 30 pounds or more.

May also require the operation of industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Requires forklift certification.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.

One (1) year of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Package, MES knowledge.

Understanding of Lean Management Systems, and lean tools.

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About 3M
Do you see the world differently?

Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change?

Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together?

Then join 3M! With 93,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create.

Be part of improving how people live and work every day.

Be part of what’s next at 3M!

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.

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during, and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at

 3M is an equal-opportunity employer.

3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status) 

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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.