Production Technician Jobs in Minnesota
Production Technician jobs in Minnesota concentrate in medical device manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and industrial equipment production, with consistent demand at every level from entry-line operators to senior process technicians. The Twin Cities metro anchors most of the hiring, with Rochester and St. Cloud also generating steady openings, and well-known employers like 3M, Boston Scientific, and General Mills maintaining large production workforces across the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are cleanroom and sterile manufacturing, automated line maintenance, and quality control inspection. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Do you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and being active in the field? Are you interested in native plants and gaining experience in agricultural seed production? If you’re comfortable working in changing weather conditions and being part of a hardworking team, we are looking for you.
About Us
MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.
Our Seed Production Team grows, harvests, cleans, and prepares high-quality native seed from over 100 species at our Glyndon, MN production farm.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Seasonal Native Seed Production Technicians at our Glyndon, MN production farm. Seasonal employment runs through November.
This seasonal position is primarily an outdoor, field-based role focused on weed management, crop support, and seasonal harvest activities. You'd also participate in seed cleaning and indoor processing, including operating and monitoring seed cleaning equipment and maintaining quality standards during post-harvest processing.
What You Will Do
- Field Based Work:
- Perform field-based weed control, including hand pulling, hoeing, cutting, weed whipping, and chemical spot spraying.
- Assist with harvesting native seed using hand tools.
- Transplant new native plant seedlings, both by hand and using transplanting equipment.
- Assist with seed handling during and after harvests by moving harvested materials between wagons and storage containers using pitchforks, shovels, or similar tools.
- Contribute to general field upkeep and seasonal production tasks.
- Communicate with your teammates and supervisor to ensure safety, task completion, and shared understanding of the day’s priorities.
- Seed Cleaning & Processing:
- Operate seed processing and cleaning machines and equipment to prepare seed for sale or internal use.
- Inspect samples & quality during processing. Communicate findings to Seed Processing Lead.
- Move and stage seed materials for cleaning and storage.
- Maintain clean, organized processing areas.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
- Experience or strong interest in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, natural resources, ecological restoration, or related field work.
- Prior experience in physically active, outdoor, or hands-on work environments preferred.
- Comfortable working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods, as well as indoors with exposure to dust and noise (with proper PPE).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Strong reliability and ability to maintain a consistent schedule.
- Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, and work both independently & as a part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Willingness to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (with assistance from MNL).
Do you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and being active in the field? Are you interested in native plants and gaining experience in agricultural seed production? If you’re comfortable working in changing weather conditions and being part of a hardworking team, we are looking for you.
About Us
MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.
Our Seed Production Team grows, harvests, cleans, and prepares high-quality native seed from over 100 species at our Glyndon, MN production farm.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Seasonal Native Seed Production Technicians at our Glyndon, MN production farm. Seasonal employment runs through November.
This seasonal position is primarily an outdoor, field-based role focused on weed management, crop support, and seasonal harvest activities. You'd also participate in seed cleaning and indoor processing, including operating and monitoring seed cleaning equipment and maintaining quality standards during post-harvest processing.
What You Will Do
- Field Based Work:
- Perform field-based weed control, including hand pulling, hoeing, cutting, weed whipping, and chemical spot spraying.
- Assist with harvesting native seed using hand tools.
- Transplant new native plant seedlings, both by hand and using transplanting equipment.
- Assist with seed handling during and after harvests by moving harvested materials between wagons and storage containers using pitchforks, shovels, or similar tools.
- Contribute to general field upkeep and seasonal production tasks.
- Communicate with your teammates and supervisor to ensure safety, task completion, and shared understanding of the day’s priorities.
- Seed Cleaning & Processing:
- Operate seed processing and cleaning machines and equipment to prepare seed for sale or internal use.
- Inspect samples & quality during processing. Communicate findings to Seed Processing Lead.
- Move and stage seed materials for cleaning and storage.
- Maintain clean, organized processing areas.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
- Experience or strong interest in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, natural resources, ecological restoration, or related field work.
- Prior experience in physically active, outdoor, or hands-on work environments preferred.
- Comfortable working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods, as well as indoors with exposure to dust and noise (with proper PPE).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Strong reliability and ability to maintain a consistent schedule.
- Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, and work both independently & as a part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Willingness to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (with assistance from MNL).
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Production Technician Job Market in Minnesota
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production technician jobs across Minnesota.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Minnesota production employers
- Hands-on experience operating automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, or standard operating procedures
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices in regulated production environments
- Physical capability to stand for extended shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic computer skills for entering production data into manufacturing systems
Production Technician Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production technician in Minnesota?
Most production technician roles in Minnesota require a high school diploma or GED, and many employers prefer candidates with a technical certificate or associate degree in manufacturing technology, electronics, or a related field from a Minnesota State college such as Hennepin Technical College or Saint Paul College. No statewide license is required for general production work, though medical device and food manufacturing roles often require employer-specific training and certification in Good Manufacturing Practices before independent work begins.
Which companies hire production technicians in Minnesota?
Minnesota production technician roles are posted by Syngenta, Walman Optical, and rms Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's deep medical device and food processing industries mean openings are distributed across both large corporate campuses in the Twin Cities and regional facilities in Greater Minnesota.
Which Minnesota cities have the most production technician jobs?
Chaska, Brooklyn Park, and Anoka have the most production technician openings in Minnesota right now. The Twin Cities dominate because of the concentration of medical device manufacturers, food and beverage plants, and industrial suppliers headquartered there, while Rochester benefits from the medical technology corridor anchored by the Mayo Clinic ecosystem, and St. Cloud draws manufacturing volume from its plastics and industrial production base.
Are there remote production technician jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of production technician openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions of the work most likely to allow off-site time are documentation, technical writing, and quality reporting rather than any floor or equipment duties.
How can I get hired as a production technician in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for production associate or manufacturing technician trainee roles, which large Minnesota employers like 3M, Cargill, and Boston Scientific run as structured on-the-job training programs that require no prior manufacturing background. Completing a short-term certificate in manufacturing operations or electronics at a Minnesota State technical college significantly strengthens an application. Candidates coming from warehouse, assembly, or skilled trades backgrounds are often competitive for lateral entry into production lines without direct technician experience.
Where can I find and apply to production technician jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to production technician jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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