Production Associate Jobs in Minnesota

Production Associate jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, Rochester, and St. Cloud, where manufacturing, food processing, and medical device production drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level line worker to senior assembler. Major employers with deep roots in Minnesota include 3M, General Mills, and Boston Scientific, all of which maintain large production operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are medical device assembly, food and beverage production, and precision manufacturing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top employerCintas
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring36
Work type92% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Toppan Merrill
Part-Time Seasonal Production Associate
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Part-Time Seasonal Production Associate
Toppan Merrill
Sartell, Minnesota
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
Seniors encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Theory Wellness
Production Flex Associate
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Production Flex Associate
Theory Wellness
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
On-Site
201-500

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Biolyph
Production Associate - Starting Pay of $25.00/Hour!
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Production Associate - Starting Pay of $25.00/Hour!
Biolyph
Chaska, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED

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Print Production Associate – Entry Level – 1st Shift
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Print Production Associate – Entry Level – 1st Shift
Mediascope, Inc.
Winona, Minnesota
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Production Associate – Innovative Tops
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Production Associate – Innovative Tops
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, Minnesota
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
On-Site

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Production Associate Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
8 jobs
Saint Cloud
6 jobs
Saint Paul
5 jobs
Foreston
3 jobs
Maple Grove
3 jobs
South Saint Paul
3 jobs
Eagan
2 jobs
Warroad
2 jobs
Monticello
2 jobs

Production Associate Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Cintas
    Cintas12
  • Quanex
    Quanex9
  • Grupo Bimbo
    Grupo Bimbo4
  • Marvin
    Marvin2
  • E.A. Sween
    E.A. Sween2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production associate jobs across Minnesota.

  • High school diploma or GED required by most Minnesota production employers
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds consistently
  • Experience operating production machinery or assembly line equipment preferred
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and quality control standards
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work rotating or overnight shifts
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read work orders or product specifications

Production Associate Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production associate in Minnesota?

Most production associate roles in Minnesota require a high school diploma or GED and no formal licensure, though medical device and food production employers often require on-site safety and quality training before you work independently. Completing a certificate in manufacturing technology or industrial operations at a Minnesota State community college strengthens your application, and many employers in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud area hire candidates directly from those programs.

Which companies hire production associates in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring production associates in Minnesota include Cintas, Quanex, and Grupo Bimbo, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device manufacturers and large food brands means steady openings appear year-round across facilities in the metro and outstate regions.

Which Minnesota cities have the most production associate jobs?

Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Saint Paul have the most production associate openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro dominates because it anchors headquarters and large facilities for companies like 3M, General Mills, and Boston Scientific, while Rochester draws medical device production tied to the broader healthcare ecosystem there, and St. Cloud supports a strong food processing and light manufacturing base.

Are there remote production associate jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Production associate work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical facility, so most openings require full on-site presence. About 8% of production associate openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be quality documentation or production coordination roles rather than direct assembly or line positions.

How can I get hired as a production associate in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to temp-to-hire roles through staffing agencies that place workers at Twin Cities manufacturers, since companies like 3M and General Mills frequently onboard new production associates this way before extending direct offers. Completing a short manufacturing certificate at Hennepin Technical College or St. Cloud Technical and Community College gives you an edge, and candidates coming from warehouse associate or material handler roles are often considered for lateral moves into production.

Where can I find and apply to production associate jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to production associate jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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