John Deere Fargo - Production Specialist​/Material Handler; 1st Shift

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United States (US)- North Dakota
- Fargo

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.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• 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 required forklift and vehicle inspections are completed.

* This is a first shift position*

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must haveat least oneof the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least3 yearsof manufacturing work experience
• Ability and willingness to operate astock 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).

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• 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.

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• 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

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Fargo
Job Segment: Industrial, Forklift, Warehouse, ERP, Manufacturing, Technology

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