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Machine Operator - Caps

Herff Jones
Arcola, IL Intern
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Position Title: Machine Operator-Caps

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

Your Opportunity

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola, IL, is looking for a Full Time Machine Operator to join our team.

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 cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
  • 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.

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.



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.

Salary : $18

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