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Material Handler

3M
Cordova, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Material Handler

LOCATION: Cordova, IL

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:
As a Material Handler, 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:

  • Safely operating material handling and transport equipment including PIVs, pallet jacks, hand trucks, drum lifts, and yard spotters to move product as needed across buildings and production areas.
  • Inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining equipment and operating conditions by completing pre-use inspection checklists, verifying equipment is in suitable operating condition, ensuring proper use of auxiliary equipment, and maintaining required conditions such as cooler, trailer, and hot room temperatures.
  • Supporting production, quality, and materials control processes by participating in quality programs, following materials control procedures, maintaining required certifications and training competencies, and applying knowledge of SOPs, SAP, and PLM to troubleshoot and resolve work task and equipment issues.
  • Completing required documentation and maintaining accurate records related to GMP procedures, shipping activities, temperature logs, inspections, and other job-related tasks and compliance requirements.
  • Promoting a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by understanding and following safety standards and emergency procedures, maintaining an orderly and hazard-free work area, cleaning and operating portable equipment, and reinforcing safe work practices within the area.

Your Skills and Expertise:

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

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.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, agriculture, construction or a similar field required.
  • Minimum of 3 to 6 months of experience operating forklift/material handling.
  • Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime as needed.

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

Work Location: Cordova, IL

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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Pay Transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $29.12/hr. 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. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

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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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 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s 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.

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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $29

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