3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. **Job Description:** 3M is seeking Production Operators for its Personal Safety Manufacturing team located in Brockville, ON. The successful candidates will make an impact by operating production machinery and equipment throughout the plant, on any of several rotating shift structures, achieving target machine and productivity rates. **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** + Ensure the safe and optimal use of equipment, using established procedures, Lean, and 5S principles to foster improvement and achieve production goals + Perform regular Quality checks, and ensure compliance with standards + Develop knowledge to troubleshoot plant processes, perform equipment changeovers, as well as minor troubleshooting and repairs as necessary + Adjusting to new demands, products, and plant priorities to support business interests **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: + Completion of High School or equivalent + Flexibility for shift rotations + Must reside in Canada + MUST be able to meet Controlled Goods Clearance requirements (see below) **Successful security clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration program is a mandatory requirement for this position at this location. Please note that the following are some, but not all, of the requirements for Controlled Goods Clearance:** + Must be a Canadian citizen normally residing in Canada, or + Must be a Permanent Resident, normally residing in Canada + Have valid and current identification (ie, driver’s license, passport, birth certificate) + Be able to provide a residential address and employment history of the past 5 years + Living outside of Canada during the past five years will require an international criminal name check and will prolong the assessment process **Preferred Qualifications:** + Post-secondary education + Demonstrated ability to achieve results both alone and in cross-functional teams + Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Proven track record of possessing a pro-active, constructive approach and a high level of focus in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction + Above average mechanical/troubleshooting skills **Travel:** In this role, you will be required to travel less than 5% of the time, which may involve overnight stays. **Relocation:** Not offered **What We Offer:** + Comprehensive Benefit Plan, RSP plan, Stock Purchase Plan, and Defined Contribution Pension Plan + Health & Wellness subsidies + Individual Development Plan and Tuition Reimbursement Program + Free parking + Access to discounted tickets for sports events, concerts, and attractions 3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers, and channel partners, and build on each employee’s abilities. At 3M, we know that inclusion is the key to unlocking the power of our diversity. An inclusive culture supports and appreciates differences and provides fair and equal opportunities for everyone. It’s a place where people realize they are respected for their whole and unique selves, and that they belong. Inclusion leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity, and innovation that drive long-term growth – for 3M as well as for our people and our teams. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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