Machine Operator

Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

About the role

As a Machine Operator, you’ll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment. This role works either an 8, 10, or 12-hour shift (depending on shift availability) and includes starting pay of $25.12/hour plus shift differentials.

This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

We’re building a pipeline of talent for this role and will consider applicants for current and upcoming opportunities as they become available.

Responsibilities

• Operating production equipment, inspecting, and packing product safely and according to standards.
• Performing tests at a high quality of standards set by quality specifications.
• Supporting the team when working with other Operators and Service Groups to optimize processes, including timeliness of product flow.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
• Complying with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) and 1 year of experience in a machine operator role OR 3 years of experience in a machine operator role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Qualifications

• Ability to work either an 8, 10, or 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The starting rate of pay for this position is $25.12/hour plus shift differentials, with the potential for future pay increases. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits

Solventum offers a range of benefits, which may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at: Solventum Total Rewards.

Schedule

• 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts (depending on shift availability).
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Work Location

Onsite - 601 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006-2821