Data Processing/Info Systems - Keypunch Operator I

Position: Keypunch Operator Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Starting Pay: TBD     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.   Job Summary: Maintains the data entry of all orders coming in and out of the factory.   Specific Responsibilities: Keypunches Bale orders and Sample orders. Keypunches all ring orders Corrects any mistakes made on the ring orders. Exports work at the end of the day. Runs reports for H.J. ring backlogs. Verifies that ring orders are correct with Customer Service Representatives. Also trained in other areas. Any additional duties are to be performed as directed by the “Supervisor”.   Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/ GED equivalent suggested. Ability to read and write in English is required. Must be able to work overtime and on Saturdays during busy seasons Ability to establish priorities and work independently. Proficient computer skills: Sending e-mails, working with word processing and spreadsheet software programs. (Microsoft Word and Excel skills are a plus) Strong communication skills Multi-tasking skills. Ability to work well with people having different ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds; understand the cultural differences of different groups.   Physical Demands: Ability to walk around the office and plant, up and down stairs and through the factory briskly. Near Vision   Finger agility is required for operations of computer keyboard and adding machine Must be able to endure long periods of sitting.     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.