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 Onsite, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 2pm - 10pm 

Full Time 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 (January - June) Requirements

• Shift hours Monday through Friday; 2pm - 10pm

• Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

• All employees must train on 1st shift for 2-3 weeks

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 Folder 1st Shift Associate.  As a member of 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. 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 and on various machines so if you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates, we want you!

What We Want You to Accomplish:

First 30 Days:

• Read detailed work orders to determine setup specifications and efficiently set up your assigned machine.

First 60 days:

• Initiate trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup.

First 90 Days:

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

• Maintain perfect attendance

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate and folding equipment.

• Complete scheduled maintenance on the folding machine during shift.

• Check for quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

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

• 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

• HS Diploma or GED (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

• Experience folding large, printed signatures with MBO or Heidelberg folding machines a plus!

• High mechanical aptitude

• 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

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk 8 hours. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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.