Position: Machine Operator (Seasonal)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Minimum Pay: $17/hour

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.

Your Opportunity:

The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.

This is a full-time, Seasonal position with the possibility of converting to a full-time associate post season depending on job performance, attendance and department availability.

Shift: Standard shift is 6:00am - 3:45pm, Monday through Friday. Shifts may vary depending on the season and customer demands.

Hours can fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demand. Seasons vary between January through end of May.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact:

As a member of the Production Team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment printing high school and college announcements, diplomas, and diploma covers 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.
• Learn to operate a variety of machines (Offset Press, Windmill, Engraving and others) efficiently and safely to accurately produce world class print products (Diplomas, graduation announcements, etc.).

First 60 days:

• Initiate trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup without supervision.

First 90 Days:

• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.

What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

• Follow standard operating procedures, maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Operate various machines (Offset Press, Windmill, Engraving, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine adjustments safely during the press run and maintain quality throughout the production process.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Follow and maintain safe manufacturing practices when working with all machinery.
• Maintain records of daily production, using paper and electronic forms (Microsoft Excel).
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting and involving the maintenance technicians if help is needed.
• Team player and do what it takes attitude when other duties are assigned based on business demand.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• High School or GED required.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Proven ability (1 year or more preferred) exceling in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality control, and organization.
• Ability to learn new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Demonstrated success operating commercial printing equipment preferred.
• Multiple examples of assisting teammates and working across different departments for short on long periods.
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record.

Physical Activities:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Long periods of 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 average.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

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. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Other details

• Job Family JF_Production
• Job Function Operations
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Seasonal