Machine Operator - Caps

Herff Jones • Arcola, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be self-motivated.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Sitting or standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Will learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet our quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Will learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department.
• Will learn about all product lines.
• Responsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed