Presort Associate 1

About the role

Pitney Bowes is seeking a Full Time Presort Associate 1 at our Hartford, CT facility. This position is open for immediate hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outgoing permit and metered mail by reviewing proper date, postage, and good quality barcodes prior to being placed into production.
• Communicate errors and recognize bad barcodes found in the mail &/or packages.
• Troubleshoot and remove mail piece jams from machine.
• Maintain the quality of the mail &/or packages prior to processing and before dispatching.
• Understand zip code USPS labels and Matching bin numbers on machines to tray numbers.
• Follow QMS (Quality Management Systems) practices and policies to ensure quality of output by double checking the date, weight, thickness, barcodes, presort slug, indicia, postage rate, class of mail, etc.
• Understand USPS labels and preparation requirements for stacking and preparing sorted mail.
• Assure the sorter equipment and other equipment used to run and prepare mail are running properly.
• Aid with inbound and outbound processing of mail &/or packages.
• Remain informed of acceptance times and when trucks must leave.
• Ensure mail &/or packages is prepared to meet SLAs (Service Level Agreement).
• Contribute to a clean work area to prevent possible injuries and/or tripping hazards to self and others.
• Perform all additional duties as required.

Requirements

• The ability to be dependable and reliable.
• Knowledge of the pre-sort mailing business is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• The ability to walk, stand, stoop, and bend 80% of the time with or without accommodation.
• A basic enough understanding of English to be able to understand and follow safety and other operational directions communicated in English, irrespective of your native language.
• The ability to work overtime which may include weekends, holidays, and/or a different shift with little or no advance notice.
• Must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Warehouse Mail Sorter.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Multiple insurance options: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Multiple savings plan options: 401K Plan with company match; Health Savings Account; Dependent Care FSA
• PB Life Perks Discount Program
• PB Employee Referral Program

Pay

$17.25 per hour

Schedule

1st shift