John Deere Fargo - Production Specialist Kitting (3rd Shift)

John Deere Fargo - Production Specialist Kitting (3rd Shift)

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Fargo, North Dakota, US, 58102

Company: John Deere

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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo

As a Production Specialist – Kitting (3rd Shift) employee with John Deere in Fargo, ND, you will:

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:

• 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.

• Perform general operation and setup of equipment.

• Perform general preventative maintenance and calibrations when required.

• Pull jobs and parts for open jobs.

• Prep parts in accordance with prepping manuals and MWI.

• Maintain equipment log.

• Assist and support other team members.

• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

This is a third shift position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have at least one of the following:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

• 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 3rd 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: Forklift, Industrial, Manufacturing, Warehouse