Scale Operator

Warehouse Scale Operator

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.

In this role, you'll play a key part in making sure our customers receive their orders accurately, on time, and with the level of care they expect from us. You'll be the person who:

• keeps our shipping process running smoothly
• operating our computerized scale and shipping systems
• selecting the most cost-effective carriers
• ensuring every incoming and outgoing shipment is handled with precision

Your attention to detail and reliability will directly support our production flow, reduce delays, and help us maintain strong customer relationships. If you take pride in staying organized, working independently, and keeping operations on track, your impact here will be felt every single day.

What you'll be doing on a daily basis:

• operating the computerized scale and shipping system
• process and coordinate shipments so our customers receive their orders in a timely fashion
• select the most cost-effective and timely shipping methods for customer orders
• processes all incoming receivables

What you'll bring to the table:

• must meet all company and federal (OSHA) requirements for forklift operator certification
• preferred ability to recognize colors and materials
• must have strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• good working knowledge of PC and related software
• reading, writing, and math skills commensurate with job duties
• ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical requirements include but 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.

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 rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum 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.