Job Description

Position Title: Forklift Driver
Location: Arcola, IL
Starting Pay: $20

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, 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.

HERFF JONES, Facilities Associate – Arcola, IL

Your Opportunity:
The Herff Jones Cap & Gown team is looking for a Forklift Operator to join our team in Arcola, IL.

Here's How You’ll Make an Impact:

Reporting to Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for warehouse pick/pack duties, inventory related activities, and cross-training opportunities in other departments. You will be required to abide by all Company and Federal (OSHA) requirements for forklift operator certification for double reach and stand-up reach forklift trucks.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:
• Inform and update management of shortages of stock needed for gravity feed conveyors.
• Maintains inventories of finished graduation apparel by color, size, and material.
• Responsible for correctly identifying and placing newly manufactured and returned items into proper storage areas.
• Responsible for stocking gravity feed conveyors.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential functions.
• Operate a personal computer and related software. Oracle, Excel, etc.
• Perform all functions/tasks within the Department.
Physical Activities:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• English reading and comprehension, communication, simple math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

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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