MAIL MACHINE OPERATOR

About the role

This position follows rules and regulations, and accurately prepares and processes printed materials for distribution through the USPS. This role is responsible for performing mail-processing and production functions, including addressing mail pieces, applying postage and wafer seals, and operating various high-speed mailing and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews incoming mail lists and mailing instructions for accuracy and completeness.
• Sets up equipment for efficient operation.
• Ensures mailroom production is available as needed.
• Utilizes mailing equipment to efficiently process printed materials while meeting established production schedules, quality expectations, and productivity goals.
• Sets up and runs ancillary mailing equipment, as needed.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of quantities mailed domestically and internationally, as required for proper postal permitting.
• Keeps mailing equipment in good working order and performs regular maintenance.
• Protects the health and safety of all employees by following all required safety procedures.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and an enthusiastic attitude.
• Monitors company email no less than once per business day to ensure awareness of all essential and time-sensitive information.
• Assists with general housekeeping in the mailing area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience operating mail-processing equipment in a high-volume print manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prior experience operating machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of mail processing operations and methods.
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for the protection of people, data, property.
• Excellent time management and machine operator skills required.
• Skilled in problem resolution and decision-making.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Able to work proactively, understanding and applying logic to decisions.
• Able to work in a high-volume environment and manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must be able to communicate regularly in-person and through written means and understand and exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate business needs, when required.

Skills

• Operates mail-processing equipment in a high-volume print manufacturing environment.
• Operates machinery and/or power tools.
• Adjusts or moves objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Communicates with others to exchange information.
• Assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Moves self in various positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Moves about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Adjusts or moves objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Communicates with others to exchange information.
• Assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Works in an environment containing medium / high noise levels.
• Works in an environment not exposed to extreme changes in temperatures or weather conditions.
• May require additional hours of work as dictated by the needs of the business.