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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. \nYour Opportunity: \nThe Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola, IL, is looking for a Full Time Machine Operator to join our team.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:\nWill learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet our quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.\nWill learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department.\nWill learn about all product lines.\nResponsible for finished product meeting all quality standards.\nResponsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.\nResponsible for joining materials using multi needle sewing devices, as needed.\nWork in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring to the Table:\nMust have strong communication skills.\nMust be self-motivated.\nReading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.\nPhysical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.\nMust be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.\nSitting or standing for 8 hours a day or longer.\nAbility to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.\nMay require lifting up to 30 pounds.\nMust be able to work all mandatory overtime.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nLifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.\nReading, communication, simple math.\nStanding on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.\nBe able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.\nNoise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.\n\nHerff 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. 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