Lettershop Assistant/Operator - 3rd Shift

Mittera Group•Des Moines, IA

9d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Mittera is currently looking for a Lettershop Assistant to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Lettershop Assistants provide additional support within the Lettershop Department and are responsible for manual and small machine operator tasks related to the mailing operations in the Lettershop department. This position is on 3rd Shift Monday - Friday from 11 PM - 7 AM. Must be able to work this schedule. Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Policies Short and Long-Term Disability 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time Off Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Responsibilities

Assists inserter and inkjet operator’s set-up, fill machine, run the machine, ensure job quality, follow postal sorts and do mail sorts.
Reads and understand the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications before beginning the assigned job with the Machine Operator.
Asks any questions or reports any problems regarding the assigned job.
Sets up, operates, adjusts, trouble shoots and maintains at least one piece of equipment which makes up part of the various mailing and finishing operations in a full-service mailing department.
Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly.
Maintains quality control at a level that meets or exceeds the demands of the individual jobs.
Participates in and/or supports any formal quality programs such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Total Quality Management (TQM), as requested.
All other duties as assigned