Sewing Machine Operator - Hoods

Talent Acquisition Team • Arcola, IL

4d • 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

• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Ability to sit or stand for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work all mandatory overtime.
• 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.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all component parts to make certain they meet quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Operate the automated machinery in the department.
• Learn about all product lines.
• Ensure finished product meets all quality standards.
• Clean machine, change needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
• Join materials using multi needle sewing devices, as needed.
• 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