At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Warehouse Processor – Arcola IL
***FIRST SHIFT, MONDAY – FRIDAY 7am – 3:30pm***
**CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT!**
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for warehouse associates to join our order processing team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the warehouse supervisor, you will be responsible for pulling, packing, and inspect graduation apparel orders.
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 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.
Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.
Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 30 pounds.
Must be able to work all mandatory overtime
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.
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