Seasonal Yearbook Production Workers- KS - Edwardsville - Varsity Brands

Description

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety -
WORK TYPE: Onsite
LOCATION DETAILS: : 2525 Midpoint Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111
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WORK HOURS
Seasonal Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.
Peak Season (July-December) Requirements

• Shift hours Monday through Friday; 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, or 10pm-6am.
• Candidates must be available to work the 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally. (All shifts must train on 1st shift for 2 or 3 weeks).
• Mandatory paid overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire Seasonal Workers. As a member of the Varsity Yearbook team, you will be responsible for preparing boxes of books for shipment. With the Yearbook Bindery Production Team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment printing high school and college yearbooks to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements.
We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions and on various machines so if you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates.
Are you ready for a challenge?
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• General Labor Operator: Operators assist supervisors, group leaders, and machine operators to ensure the production of high-quality books and maintain efficient workflow.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Box books, ensuring equal quantities on each side.
• Record total book counts and deliver information to the shipping clerk.
• Use a hand jack to move orders within the facility.
• Pull or put away bundles as directed.
• Perform handwork tasks as required.
• Inspect books for quality and accuracy.
• Follow company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to all safety programs, rules, and regulations at both department and plant levels.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work all hours needed including overtime
• Must be able to operate pallet movers and hand jacks.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a warehouse/ manufacturing setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as tracking sheets, order confirmation sheets and work orders
• Proven ability to excel in a high production manufacturing environment which focuses on safety, quality control, and organization
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record
• Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office, with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees must be able to stand for extended periods of time during 8-10 hour shifts (with scheduled breaks), walk continuously between production stations, and perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to load machines or retrieve materials. The role also requires the ability to climb short ladders or steps to access equipment, use hands to feed sheets, adjust machine settings, and operate small tools, as well as maintain good hand-eye coordination for quality checks, trimming, stitching, binding, and handling small components on binding and finishing machines. Workers must have adequate vision to safely monitor moving mechanical equipment and be able to tolerate high noise levels from presses and bindery machinery, exposure to paper dust and ink or chemical odors, and temperature variations ranging from warm areas near presses to cooler warehouse environments.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment