Warehouse Associate

Position Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Arcola

Starting Pay for position: $18

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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. 

What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

Reporting to the warehouse supervisor, you will be responsible for pulling, packing, and inspect graduation apparel orders.

Will inspecting to meet production and quality standards for this operation.

Will learn how to train and direct new personnel

Will learn about all product lines and processes in the warehouse.

Ability to select material by quality standards, colors, styles and shades.

Ability to recognize colors and different cloth styles. 

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

Must be self-motivated.

Must have adequate computer skills.

Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.

Ability to read and comprehend written English.

Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.

Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Physical Requirements include but not limited to:

Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.

Reading, communication, simple math.

Must be able to carry, push, pull, and lift up to 30lbs.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

Must be able to stand for 8-12 hour shifts.

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. 

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