Mat Assembly - Production Associate

Herff Jones; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Herff Jones in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Production Associate- Mat Assembly to join our manufacturing team. You will support the creation and distribution of diploma frames in a fast-paced environment, focusing on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow as you master the production workflow and meet daily targets. Daily tasks include reading work orders, operating finish equipment, and maintaining accurate quality records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Previous success in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in going above and beyond to help the team achieve a goal.
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record.
• Proficiently read a ruler.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to multitask.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Record any quality or scrap issues.
• Notify management of any safety concerns or quality issues.
• Team player and do what it takes attitude when other duties are assigned based on business demand.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Read a ruler

Attendance and punctuality

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Production Associate- Mat Assembly

Location:Virginia Beach, VA

Starting Pay: $18.00

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.

Your Opportunity:

TheHerff JonesHuman Resources team is looking for a Production Associate- Mat Assembly to join our HJ Family.

Here's How You Will Make An Impact

As a member of our production team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting the creation and distribution of diploma frames to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. While you’ll lean heavily on your abilities, your greatest asset will be your drive and commitment to quality and safety. We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions. Flexibility and a willingness to jump right in to help the team are crucial to the success in this role. If you have a strong attention to detail, we want you!

First 30 Days

What We Want You to Accomplish:

• Read work orders to determine specifications and efficiently follow production workflow to produce high volume of work.
• Gain knowledge of product materials and respective requirements to produce optimal quality projects.
• Operate a variety of finishing equipment, including cutters and bindery (glue) guns.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals. Ensure that all work produced in accordance with the job ticket and customer’s quality expectations.
• Approach everything you do with a quality mindset and adhere to a defined maximum scrap rate on items produced.
• Partner with Production Lead(s) for timely processing and be flexible to perform other duties as assigned.

First 60 Days

• Assemble up to 300 mats per day with little supervision accurately.
• Become familiar with library and have a clear understanding of scheduling.

First 90 Days

• Assemble 350 to 500 mats per day of various difficulty levels proficiently with appropriate licensing with little to no supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the coding system
• Be able to restock appropriate supplies

What You Will Do On A Daily Basis

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to multitask.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Record any quality or scrap issues.
• Notify management of any safety concerns or quality issues.
• Team player and do what it takes attitude when other duties are assigned based on business demand.

What You Will Bring The Table

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Previous success in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in going above and beyond to help the team achieve a goal.
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record.
• Proficiently read a ruler.

Physical Activities

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Climb stairs
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

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.