Herff Jones
Herff Jones

52 Herff Jones Production Associate Jobs Hiring Near You

Machine Operator - Cutting Room

Arcola, IL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

About Herff Jones: Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Sewing Machine Operator - Hoods

Arcola, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Sewing Machine Operator

Arcola, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Warehouse Support

Arcola, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Human Resources Generalist

Arcola, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Sewing Machine Operator - Accessories

Arcola, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

HR Generalist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that ...

Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements ... Associate's degree in mechanical or electrical maintenance strongly preferred. * Mechanical ...

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Herff Jones Jobs Information

Do workers at Herff Jones get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Does Herff Jones pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
80% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Herff Jones affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Herff Jones?

Some people get paid time off from work.
44% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 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.
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 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.
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Herff Jones good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

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

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

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

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Herff Jones?

Some people feel stressed here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Herff Jones recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
79% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

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

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 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.
85% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Herff Jones?

Infographic showing various Production Associate job openings at Herff Jones in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Machine Operator - Cutting Room

HERFF JONES

Arcola, IL • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Herff Jones rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 62 rated fashion and textile manufacturers


Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator-Cutting Room
Location: Arcola
Starting Pay for position: $ 19.00 per hour
JOIN OUR TEAM!
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:
  • Help off-load and label cut parts to appropriate table for manufacturing
  • Hand cuts all product lines with proficiency as needed.
  • Required to operate the Forklift.
  • Knowledge of basic math.
  • Inspect material and product styles to make certain they correspond to the cutting ticket.
  • Spreads cloth on cutting tables using various manual and automated spreading machines.
  • Responsible for maintaining material and spreading quality standards.
  • Record material and time usage.
  • Must be able to perform general operator asset care
  • Must be able to operate the slicing and rewinding machine efficiently and safely.
  • Responsible for keeping the manufacturing floor stocked with sliced material.
  • Stage appropriate sliced materials.
  • Must be able to maintain the Material Room organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness.

What You'll Bring to the Table:
  • Reading, writing, and math skills commensurate with job duties
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Proficiency with Oracle, Excel, Word, and email
  • Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
  • Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 90 pounds
  • Ability to recognize colors and different styles of cloth styles
  • Standing for 8 hours a day or longer during our busy season.
  • Job may require lifting to, but not exceeding 30 pounds
  • Must be able to work all mandatory overtime

Physical Requirements:
  • Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
  • Reading, communication, math.
  • Working at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above

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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