Full-Time Warehouse Operator

About the role

Location: DeKalb, IL

Shift Options

• 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:30 pm-10:30 pm
• 3rd Shift Sunday 10:30 pm – Friday 6:30 am

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 wide 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

• The person hired for the position of Warehouse Operator will work in our 3M Distribution Center. Assignment could be anywhere from hand assembly, running machinery, warehouse general work, or packaging.
• We are actively interviewing candidates for current and future Warehouse Operator opportunities. Qualified candidates may be considered for current openings or added to our hiring pool for future opportunities as they become available.

As a Warehouse 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:

• Operating production equipment and working at various machines or workstations to assemble products, package finished goods, and inspect product quality.
• Utilize computer systems to support operations, including process monitoring, data entry, inventory transactions, and order processing.
• Follow established operating procedures, safety requirements, and customer specifications to ensure quality products are produced and delivered on time.
• Fill, process, pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders and finished goods for shipment and distribution.
• Inspect products and orders for accuracy and quality, including identifying damaged, missing, or non-conforming items, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Required

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
• Work some weekends, overtime, extended hours and holidays as needed.

Additional information

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications 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:

Desired

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a warehouse operations role in a private, public, government of military environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Additional information

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

Pay Transparency

The starting rate of pay for this position is $21.81/hr, plus a $1.00/hr shift premium for 2nd shift or a $2.00/hr shift premium for 3rd shift. 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.

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.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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Pay & Benefits Overview

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