Production Operator: Growth‑Focused & Safe

3M HEALTHCARE; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Newport News, VA is seeking a Production Associate to operate and maintain production machinery and to assemble and package finished products. This role supports safety and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of industrial experience; 2+ years in chemical production is preferred. Excellent English communication, safety awareness, and adaptability to changing priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in an industrial environment.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a chemical production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and maintains production machinery including forklifts.
• Assembles, inspects, and packages finished products.
• Assist upper management with inventory control.
• Maintains a clean and safe professional work environment.
• Picking, wrapping, and staging products to ship.
• Material handling, unloading products for storage and loading trucks for shipping.
• Adheres to OSHA standards.
• Must have written and verbal English communication skills.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

3M HEALTHCARE in Newport News, VA is seeking a Production Associate to operate and maintain production machinery and to assemble and package finished products. This role supports safety and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of industrial experience; 2+ years in chemical production is preferred. Excellent English communication, safety awareness, and adaptability to changing priorities are essential.