Job Description
Position Title: Embroidery Operator
Location: Arcola
Starting Pay for position: $20-24 / 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. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Your Opportunity:
Every graduation represents years of hard work, dedication, and accomplishment. As an Embroidery Machine Operator, you'll play an important role in creating the gowns, stoles, hoods, honor items, and custom accessories that help graduates celebrate one of the most memorable days of their lives. We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys working with equipment and technology, and has an eye for detail. Whether you're an experienced embroidery professional or eager to learn, we'd love to meet you.
What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
• Operate and monitor embroidery machines to customize graduation regalia and accessories
• Prepare gowns, stoles, hoods, bags, and other products for embroidery
• Read work orders and ensure embroidery designs meet customer specifications
• Perform thread changes, machine setup, and routine adjustments
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and appearance
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report maintenance needs
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring exceptional quality
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Assist with special projects and seasonal production demands
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment
• Dependable, reliable, and accountable
• Ability to follow written instructions and production specifications
• Previous embroidery, sewing, textile, manufacturing, or production experience is a plus—but not required
Physical Requirements include but not limited to:
• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
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.
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