Machine Operator - Embroidery

Herff Jones; Arcola (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Herff Jones, Inc. in Arcola, IL, is seeking a Machine Operator to join the Cap and Gown team. Starting pay is 18.00 per hour, with duties including operating automated machinery, inspecting components, and maintaining quality standards across multiple product lines.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, and willingness to work overtime. This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Arcola, Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to inspect all component parts to meet our quality standards.
• Operate the automated machinery in your department.
• Learn about all product lines.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Keep machines clean and maintained as needed.
• Work in other departments and on other machinery when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Reading, writing, math

Color recognition

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Machine Operator to join our team.

• Impact
• Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for learning the machines to provide optimal production in the department.
• At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
• 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, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.

Position Title: MACHINE OPERATOR

Location: ARCOLA, ILLINOIS

Starting Pay for position: 18.00

What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Education / Certifications Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Requirements

• Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, math.
• Working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above

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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