Sewing Machine Operator

Position Title: Sewing Machine Operator
Location: Arcola
Starting Pay for position: $18.00 per hour

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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.

What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
Will learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet our quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket
Will learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department
Will learn about all product lines
Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards
Responsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs
Responsible for joining materials using multi needle sewing devices, as needed
Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed

What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Must have strong communication skills
Must be self-motivated
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
Sitting or standing for 8 hours a day or longer
Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows
May require lifting up to 30 pounds
Must be able to work all mandatory overtime

Physical Requirements:
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
Reading, communication, simple math
Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate

Responsibilities

Will learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet our quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket; Will learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department; Will learn about all product lines; Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards; Responsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs; Responsible for joining materials using multi needle sewing devices, as needed; Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed

Requirements

Must have strong communication skills; Must be self-motivated; 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; Sitting or standing for 8 hours a day or longer; Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows; May require lifting up to 30 pounds; Must be able to work all mandatory overtime; Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting; Reading, communication, simple math; Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift; Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs; Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate