Part-time Student - Packaging Operations - Milan, IL

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

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

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois  - Milan  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-time Student - Packaging Operations - Milan, IL - 112230 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

 

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Part-Time Student-Packaging Engineering for John Deere North American Parts Distribution Center located in Milan, IL you will:
 

• Determine packaging and container solutions for parts traveling through the John Deere network.
• Support offsite packaging operations in projects related to safety, quality and productivity.
• Define and audit work standards at our third party locations.
• Assist with defining opportunities for network optimization utilizing structured query language (SQL) and various business intelligence software.

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

 

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Analytics, Supply Management, Business Management, or a similar mathematics-based discipline; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of May 2026 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Milan, Illinois, on a daily basis year-round.

 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of developing work standards.
• Programming experience in SQL, Python, R, SAS, Java or similar.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles.

 

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Sa