Assembly Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Ready, set, go! Put your career in motion with a great new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as an Assembly Associate at John Deere in Fuquay-Varina, NC. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best they can be. Bring your energy and find out what’s next for you!
Sound good? Take a closer look at the Assembly Associate details below:

*This position requires completion of an on-site assembly skills test at Fuquay-Varina as a part of the application process.

Shift & Pay

• First shift: 6:00 am– 4:30 pm, Monday–Thursday
• Overtime on Fridays, if needed
• Pay: $16.43 per hour, plus eligibility for a production bonus
• Earn up to $200 per month based on attendance, beginning in January 2027
  
  

What’s a typical day like as an Assembly Associate?
You will:

• Complete paid training, which typically lasts about two weeks.
• Move items from containers, racks, shelves, or bins according to size, style, color, or product code.
• Use hand tools and fixtures to assemble parts and position them as needed to assemble equipment.
• Scan materials and pick parts according to customer orders.
• Place parts on dollies for transport using tuggers, forklifts, or other operational equipment.
• Push, pull, squat, and lift up to 35–50 pounds.
• Consistently stand or walk for up to 10 hours per day.
  
  

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are a reliable team member. We trust each other to show up every day and arrive on time.
• Can work overtime as needed and prioritize the safety of yourself and your team.
• Can meet the physical demands of lifting, standing, walking, bending, and more.
• Have experience with power tools, preferred but not required.

Why should you apply to be an Assembly Associate?

• Weekly pay
• An on-site medical team, including a registered nurse and physical therapist
• A clean manufacturing facility
• As a Kelly employee at John Deere, access to great benefits, pay increases, advancement opportunities, and merchandise discounts once hired
• Access to health insurance, 401(k) options, education assistance, and more through Kelly Perks: -mykelly/perks/
  
  

What happens next?
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit. A recruiter will reach out to schedule a phone call. You’ll then be scheduled for an assembly skills test, also known as a workbench test, at the John Deere Turf Care facility.
Don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’ll still be in our network. That means all our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even further.

Apply today!

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