Production Associate

Position Title: Production Associate (Ethon 1/Adds department) Location: Arcola, IL Starting Minimum Pay:  $17/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, 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. HERFF JONES, Manufacturing Associate Location: Arcola, IL Shift: ***FIRST SHIFT, MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 to 3:30 pm with mandatory OT, including some Saturdays.   YOUR OPPORTUNITY: The Herff Jones Cap & Gown Manufacturing team, based in Arcola, IL is looking for manufacturing associates to join our production team.   HERE'S HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT: Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating machines to assist in the production of graduation apparel items (caps, gowns, accessories). Types of machines will vary depending on the department and position. Inspect product to ensure it meets quality standards. Learn product lines and learn how to operate machines in an efficient and safe manner. Monitor machines to control quality. Meet production goals. Other duties as assigned   WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE: At least six months experience in a similar role preferred, in addition to meeting the following requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet/exceed efficiency goals. Ability to comprehend and process information. Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task. Ability to recognize different colors and read tickets. Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions. Physical Qualifications – daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, fingering, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking; standing or moving throughout an 8 hour shift; be able to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 30lbs; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above.   JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT 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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