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HERFF JONES, Support – Hood Manufacturing – Arcola IL
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a support, in our hood manufacturing to join our team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
As a manufacturing team member, you will be required to differentiate different types of material and inspect all component parts meet our quality standards.
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:
Support supervisor and lead in insuring proper flow of customer orders through the department
Writes and files hoods and accessories. Prints bundle tickets. Make ETON tickets and files them
Works with production personnel to insure efficient and accurate order processes.
Assists in sewing operations as needed.
Assist in training new operators and introduction of new production techniques.
Collects finished hoods and accessories to ensure their timely delivered to warehouse
Works on ETON software and other software as needed.
Order material from cutting room and put on shelves
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Strong communication skills.
Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
Will meet production and quality standards for this operation.
Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential functions.
Understand the steps of construction and quality standards for each style hood.
Safe and efficient use of a single needle and multi needle sewing machine.
Must have the skills and experience to perform other sewing operations in the department.
Perform all functions/tasks within the Hood Department.
Lift up to 90 lbs. multiple times a day.
Sitting or standing for 8 hours a day or longer during the busy season
Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 30 pounds.
Must be able to work all mandatory overtime
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.
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