Herff Jones
Herff Jones

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sewing Machine Operator - Hoods

Arcola, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

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 ...

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 ...

Machine Operator - Cutting Room

Arcola, IL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

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 ...

HR Generalist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

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 ...

Human Resources Generalist

Arcola, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

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 ...

Sewing Machine Operator

Arcola, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

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 ...

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 ...

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Do workers at Herff Jones get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Does Herff Jones pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Herff Jones?

Some people get paid time off from work.
50% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Herff Jones worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do Herff Jones workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Herff Jones?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do Herff Jones managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do jobs at Herff Jones spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Herff Jones?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Herff Jones?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
85% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Herff Jones?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Herff Jones?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Herff Jones’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Herff Jones is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
92% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
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Infographic showing various job openings at Herff Jones in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Rental/ACAD Gown Prep - Sew Mach Oper II

Rental/ACAD Gown Prep - Sew Mach Oper II

HERFF JONES

Arcola, IL • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago


Herff Jones rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 58 rated fashion and textile manufacturers


Job description

Position: Sewing Machine Operator
Location: Arcola, IL
Starting Minimum Pay: $18.00 per 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, 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 Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team.
Here's How You'll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for learning the machines to provide optimal production in the department.
At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don't worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn't already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
  • 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 finished product meeting all quality standards.
  • Responsible for cleaning machine, 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.
  • Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
  • Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Physical Activities:
Daily activity includes but is 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.

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.

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