Lettershop Assistant (1st Shift)

Mittera Group • Des Moines, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The lettershop assistant performs manual and small machine operator tasks related to the mailing operations in the Lettershop department. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED