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Packaging Operator III*
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Indiana, Indianapolis
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: PACKAGING OPERATOR III* LOCATION: INDIANAPOLIS, IN 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. 3M INDIANAPOLIS, IN seeking a candidate for PACKAGING OPERATOR III • Full- time: 12hr rotating shifts-Days & night shifts available • Starting Rate: $20.46 + Shift Differentials • New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation • Health, vision and dental start day one • Employee stock discount • 401K Match of 5% Job Description: The person hired for the position of PACKAGING OPERATOR III will work at our INDIANAPOLIS, IN 3M plant site. As a PACKAGING OPERATOR III you will have will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties: • Operating automated assembly machines to pack out products • Maintaining quality standards and safety standards • Utilizing 3M Computer systems to track production and packaging cycles • Maintaining communication with production coworkers and supervisors regarding production performance 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. • Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start) • Work Rotating Shifts, Overtime, Extended Hours, Weekends, Holidays as needed, and short notice shift coverage • Minimum two (2) months of operating production machinery or CNC equipment in a private public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Basic computer knowledge • 6 months to 1 year of experience working with production machinery or CNC equipment. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process. Work Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Travel: None Relocation Assistance: N/A Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Pay Transparency: The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.46 . This 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. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ Export Control: 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 service