What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator- Hoods position at Herff Jones?
Position: Sewing Machine Operator- Hoods
Location: Arcola, IL
Shift: ***FIRST SHIFT, MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00am - 3:30pm***
Starting Minimum Pay: $18.00 per hour
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
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, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
**CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT!**
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team.
HERE'S HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
As a manufacturing team member, you will be responsible for being able to proficiently operate the spreader.
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.
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.
Location: Arcola, IL
Shift: ***FIRST SHIFT, MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00am - 3:30pm***
Starting Minimum Pay: $18.00 per hour
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
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, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
**CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT!**
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team.
HERE'S HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
As a manufacturing team member, you will be responsible for being able to proficiently operate the spreader.
- 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 finished product meeting all quality standards.
- Responsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
- Responsible for joining materials using multi needle sewing devices, as needed.
- Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.
- 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.
- May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.
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.
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.
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