Position Title:

Machine Operator-Cutting Room Location:

Arcola Starting Pay for position: $ 19.00 per hour

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About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Your Opportunity:

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola, IL, is looking for a Full Time Machine Operator to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

Help off-load and label cut parts to appropriate table for manufacturing Hand cuts all product lines with proficiency as needed. Required to operate the Forklift. Knowledge of basic math. Inspect material and product styles to make certain they correspond to the cutting ticket. Spreads cloth on cutting tables using various manual and automated spreading machines. Responsible for maintaining material and spreading quality standards. Record material and time usage. Must be able to perform general operator asset care Must be able to operate the slicing and rewinding machine efficiently and safely. Responsible for keeping the manufacturing floor stocked with sliced material. Stage appropriate sliced materials. Must be able to maintain the Material Room organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness. What You'll Bring to the

Table:

Reading, writing, and math skills commensurate with job duties Must be self-motivated. Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word, and email Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions. Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 90 pounds Ability to recognize colors and different styles of cloth styles Standing for 8 hours a day or longer during our busy season. Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 30 pounds Must be able to work all mandatory overtime

Physical Requirements:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting. Reading, communication, math. Working at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.