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HERFF JONES, Folder Operator – Edwardsville, KS
Your Opportunity:
The Herff Jones Yearbook team is looking for a Folder Operator to join our team in Edwardsville, KS.
Shift: Hours vary due to peak season Monday through Friday. 6am-2pm or 2:00pm-10pm
Mandatory overtime during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
As a member of the Yearbook Bindery Production Team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment printing high school and college yearbooks to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. While you’ll lean heavily on your technical 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 and on various machines so if you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates, we want you!
What We Want You to Accomplish:
First 30 Days:
Read detailed work orders to determine setup specifications and efficiently set up your assigned machine.
First 60 days:
Initiate trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup.
First 90 Days:
Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
Maintain perfect attendance
What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
Operate and folding equipment.
Complete scheduled maintenance on folding machine during shift.
Check for quality.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
High School or GED
Experience folding large printed signatures with MBO or Heidelberg folding machines a plus!
High mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret documents such as tracking sheets, order confirmation sheets and work orders
Proven ability to excel in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality control, and organization
Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record
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.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, or disability.
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