Manufacturing Excellence Program

Manufacturing Excellence Program

Manufacturing Excellence Program (MEP) is designed to provide high school graduates with the opportunity to intern with Polaris while earning college credits at Bemidji State University. Interns will gain valuable career experience and critical manufacturing skills from industry leading professionals.

In the Assembly Operator position you will perform a wide variety of tasks to prepare or build up vehicle parts, sub‑systems, and components. You will install subsystems, parts, and components into a vehicle on a moving assembly line. You will also perform checks and inspections to ensure good quality. The position requires the use and operation of various power tools, hoists, and production equipment.

Assembly Operators work in a repetitive, fast‑paced environment and participate in teams to improve processes. This job requires you to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, perform a strong pinch and grip, push/pull up to 100 lbs, and stand/walk up to 8 hours per day.

Polaris is offering direct hire and temporary hire for the Assembly Operator position. Employees hired into temporary positions will have the opportunity to be converted to a full‑time Assembly Operator position at a later date.

• 18 years of age or older
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background checks and drug screens
• Willing and able to work overtime

$20.71 - $24.45

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for re‑hire, and current employees must be in good standing.

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market‑leading profit sharing plan, company contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800‑765‑2747 or T To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:
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Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).