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HERFF JONES, Machine Operator / Presser – Champaign, IL
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Operations team, based in Champaign, IL is looking for a Machine Operator/Presser to join our team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for operating an industrial steam press in order to press sleeves, bodies and panels in various styles of gowns.
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:
Performs hand-pressing operations on various styles of accessories and gowns.
Irons stoles using an iron instead of the press that would damage the stole.
Inserts hanger in gown and hangs it above his/ her head and irons out any remaining folds.
Transfers the gown to a rolling rack where it is then brought to the folding department.
They handle, moves and stores gowns throughout cleaning and folding departments.
Will be cross-trained in other areas and perform additional functions in other departments as necessary based on business demand.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
3+ months of experience in addition to meeting the following requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous machine operating experience helpful
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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