Seasonal Machine Operator

Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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 s 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.

The Herff Jones team is looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator to join our VB Family through Peak Season from January 2026 through May 2026.

As a member of our production team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting the creation and distribution of diploma frames to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. While you ll lean heavily on your 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.

Flexibility and a willingness to jump right in to help the team are crucial to the success in this role. If you have a strong attention to detail, we want you!

• Learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Learn product lines, and how to operate the machinery in your department and its functions.
• Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards.
• Responsible for cleaning machine, and troubleshooting of machines.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to multitask.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Record any quality or scrap issues.
• Notify management of any safety concerns or quality issues.
• Team player with an eager attitude to complete other tasks assigned, based on business demand.

• Must have strong communication skills and a self starter.
• Prior experience as CNC or machine operator highly encouraged.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties. Including proficiency reading a ruler.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different materials and sizes to optimize yields.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting, climbing step ladder or stairs.
• 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.

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 s 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.

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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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