Bindery Boxer 1st Shift

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 - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE:   Onsite   

LOCATION DETAILS 2525 Midpoint Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 6am through 2:30pm 

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.

This is a Seasonal position until mid-June with potential to convert to a full-time regular position based on attendance, productivity and availability of positions.

Peak Season (through mid-June) Requirements

• Candidates must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally.

• Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

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.

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire a Seasonal Machine Operator to join our Cover Box team.  As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for being a valuable resource to the Cover Department with attention to production quotas and quality.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Box covers. Keep separated by plant and school.

• Maintain needed supplies.

• Print labels for jobs and place them on appropriate boxes.

• Maintain proper production rate

• Keep the area clean and safe.

• Keep skids available to stack boxed covers. Move skids with hand jacks when full and use hand jacks to move more covers into area.

• Pull out routing cards when work is completed in your area. When cards are missing check at cloth cutting then your supervisor.

• Responsible for additional duties as required. Assist in other areas of Cover Plant as workload dictates.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Must be able to operate forklift and hand jack.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Must be able to operate forklift and hand jack.

• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Experience working in a high-volume shipping dock.

• Able to cooperate and work well with others in a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Three months’ related experience and/or training

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience

• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk 8 Hours and must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment

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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!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.