Machine Operator

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Position: Seasonal Machine Operator

Minimum Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

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.

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The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA.

Shift: Standard shift is 6:00am - 2:45pm, Monday through Friday.

Hours fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demand. Seasons vary between January through end of May.

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 technical 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!

• Read detailed work orders to determine setup specifications and efficiently set up your assigned machine.
• Learn to operate a variety of machines (Cutting machinery, fastening equipment, measuring tools, stamping machines) efficiently and safely to accurately produce world class diploma frames.

• Ability to initiate trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup without supervision.

• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Assisting in the production and distribution of product produced.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Record any quality or scrap issues.
• Notify supervisor or manager of any issues that arise during the shift.
• Notify management of any safety concerns or quality issues.
• Team player and do what it takes attitude when other duties are assigned based on business demand.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous success in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in going above and beyond to help the team achieve a goal.
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record.

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.
• 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.