Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Herff-Jones,-LLC; Arcola (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Herff Jones in Arcola, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pull, pack, and inspect graduation apparel orders. You will learn to meet production and quality standards and gain exposure to all product lines and processes in the warehouse.

The role requires color recognition, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to stand for long shifts while performing lifting up to 30 lbs. Overtime is required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written English.
• Color recognition and ability to distinguish cloth styles.
• Must be able to stand 8-12 hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pull, pack, and inspect graduation apparel orders.
• Meet production and quality standards for this operation.
• Train and direct new personnel.
• Learn all product lines and processes in the warehouse.
• Select material by quality standards, colors, styles and shades.
• Recognize colors and different cloth styles.

Skills

Self-motivated

Adequate computer skills

Reading

Math

Color recognition

Stand 8-12 hours

Overtime

Job description

Position Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Arcola

Starting Pay for position:$18-21

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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:

• Will be responsible for pulling, packing, and inspect graduation apparel orders
• Will learn 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

• 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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