John Deere Fargo - Production Specialist/Material Handler (1st Shift)

John Deere • Fargo, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

As a Production Specialist – Material Handler (1st Shift) employee with John Deere in Fargo, ND, you will ensure timely and accurate movement and storage of production materials between locations. Perform kitting duties in accordance with pre-established labor and quality standards.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. OR National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) OR At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Ability and willingness to operate a stock picker and working up to 10 feet above the ground.
• Ability and willingness to operate a forklift and maintain applicable certification.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work 1st shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Nice To Haves

• Current experience as a contingent worker in a similar role at John Deere Fargo demonstrating strong performance and attendance.
• At least 1 year of prior work experience in an assembly, shipping, receiving, or warehouse role that includes forklift operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support kitting team with timely and efficient forklift operation.
• Deliver Kanban materials to production teams as needed.
• Breakdown and consolidate skids of materials as required.
• Receive/stock materials into ERP system and file required paperwork.
• Manage priority parts to ensure priority parts are delivered on a timely basis.
• Perform inventory transactions for all areas including Kanban.
• Perform kitting/prepping as required by manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area. Understand and apply 5S principles.
• Support FIFO inventory procedures.
• Stock materials into proper stock room location on a daily basis.
• Ensure safe forklift operation.
• Ensure required forklift and vehicle inspections are completed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED