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Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

2 - Second Shift

Hourly Wage Range

$15.00 - $18.25

Job Summary

Are you a student seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As a Production Student at Vermeer, you’ll support our Parts Center and order fulfillment teams by assisting with receiving, storing, and distributing materials and products. This seasonal role offers the opportunity to learn core production processes, contribute to team goals, and develop skills for future career growth.

What You’ll Do:

1. Assist with receiving, storing, packaging, and distributing materials and products throughout the Parts Center and manufacturing facility, using a variety of material handling equipment (e.g., carts, lift tables, roller floors).

2. Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to documented standard work or predetermined sequence (such as part number, commodity, size, or product code).

3. Fill customer orders from stock and convey orders to packing stations or shipping departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

4. Support order fulfillment by referencing work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

5. Safely operate equipment and follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

6. Perform basic functions in designated computer systems and use handheld scanners to process inventory transactions.

7. Maintain positive working relationships, follow detailed directions, and contribute to a team environment focused on meeting deadlines and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For:

- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent by the start of employment.

- Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or credential (associate’s, bachelor’s, or equivalent) at an accredited institution, with full-time student status following completion of the summer student experience.

- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training provided).

- Attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures and directions.

- Willingness to learn and perform basic functions in computer systems and use handheld scanners.

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and commitment to Vermeer’s caring culture, agility, customer focus, and stewardship.

Travel:

- No travel is expected for this position.

Essential Functions

Standing: Frequently

Sitting: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)

Bending - Trunk: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)

Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex & 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)

Elevated Work/Reach: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)

Climbing: Rarely

Pulling: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (up to 2 lbs)

Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected] .

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.