Gown Prep​/Eton 2 Material Handler

Material Handler – Starting Pay: $18.50

• Assists in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of orders through the department.
• Expedites rush and specialty orders to insure their timely delivery to the customer.
• Makes sure all areas have adequate stock to fill orders.
• Lead trainer for new employees, including seasonal warehouse processing staff.
• Assists in checking finished product quality to meet standards.
• Coordinates priority of orders to be completed.
• Learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department.
• Learn about all product lines.
• Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards.
• Responsible for cleaning machine, changing needles, thread, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
• Responsible for joining materials using multi‑needle sewing devices, as needed.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.
• Stocking of binding, zippers, thread, etc.
• Getting paperwork ready for work in process, for all components.
• Help lead keep orders in line for the team, for continuous workflow.
• Provide optimal production in the department and maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area.
• Perform inventory related activities and cross‑training opportunities in other departments as needed.

• Must have strong knowledge of all product lines.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of production within the department.
• Must be self‑motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• 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.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.
• Participate in communication meetings.

• Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• 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.