Machine Operator Walk In Interviews 2/18

Varsity Brands•Edwardsville, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com. We are hosting walk‑in interviews on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please come directly to: 2525 Midpoint Drive Edwardsville, KS 66111 WORK TYPE: Onsite LOCATION DETAILS: : 2525 Midpoint Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111 Virtual Plant Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTD3FOU-UCE WORK HOURS Seasonal Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers. Peak Season (FEB-MAY) Requirements Candidates must be available to work the 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally. (All shifts must train on 1st shift for 2 or 3 weeks). Mandatory paid overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire Seasonal Workers. As a member of the Varsity Yearbook team, you will be responsible for preparing boxes of books for shipment. With the Yearbook Bindery Production Team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment printing high school and college yearbooks to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions and on various machines so if you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates. Are you ready for a challenge? Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. WHAT YOU WILL DO General Labor Operator: Operators assist supervisors, group leaders, and machine operators to ensure the production of high-quality books and maintain efficient workflow.

Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work all hours needed including overtime
Must be able to operate pallet movers and hand jacks.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions
HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
1 - 2 years’ experience in a warehouse/ manufacturing setting
Ability to read and interpret documents such as tracking sheets, order confirmation sheets and work orders
Proven ability to excel in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality control, and organization
Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record
Employees must be able to stand for extended periods of time during 8–10 hour shifts (with scheduled breaks), walk continuously between production stations, and perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to load machines or retrieve materials.
The role also requires the ability to climb short ladders or steps to access equipment, use hands to feed sheets, adjust machine settings, and operate small tools, as well as maintain good hand–eye coordination for quality checks, trimming, stitching, binding, and handling small components on binding and finishing machines.
Workers must have adequate vision to safely monitor moving mechanical equipment and be able to tolerate high noise levels from presses and bindery machinery, exposure to paper dust and ink or chemical odors, and temperature variations ranging from warm areas near presses to cooler warehouse environments.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus
Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office, with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Box books, ensuring equal quantities on each side.
Record total book counts and deliver information to the shipping clerk.
Use a hand jack to move orders within the facility.
Pull or put away bundles as directed.
Perform handwork tasks as required.
Inspect books for quality and accuracy.
Follow company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Maintain awareness of and adhere to all safety programs, rules, and regulations at both department and plant levels.
Be available to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.