Lettershop Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Lettershop Operator operates inserter and/or inkjet equipment to produce mail products that meet customer quality and delivery requirements while supporting Streamworks LLC profitability. The role involves setting up and operating accumulate and high-speed inserters, including the Rival accumulate inserter and Epic high-speed inserter. These complex machines require careful setup, sign-off, and quality-check practices. Training will be provided on the new Rival and Epic machines. The operator follows job tickets, work orders, customer instructions, established processes, and quality standards. The position also involves entering job, inventory, and time data; programming and setting up equipment using its computer; preparing stations, trays, and bags; communicating job status between shifts; and working cooperatively with helpers, temporary employees, other operators, and leadership. Employees are expected to maintain a clean and organized work area, follow safety and security policies, support continuous improvement and 6S/Lean initiatives, and work in other areas as needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime may be needed. The listed pay range is $20.00–$24.00. The work involves extended standing, repeated bending, twisting, and reaching, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to mechanical parts, airborne particles, occasional chemicals and heat, and usually loud noise.
Requirements
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Ability to sort and prepare mail while following USPS rules and guidelines.
- Ability to communicate verbally in English independently and to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and understand a ruler.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Previous experience setting up and operating Lettershop equipment desired.
- Experience with accumulate or high-speed inserter equipment is a plus; it is not required, and training will be provided on the Rival and Epic machines.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand job tickets and customer instructions.
- Operate assigned equipment according to work orders, job tickets, established quality standards, and required production speeds.
- Set up and operate accumulate and high-speed inserter equipment, including the Rival accumulate inserter and Epic high-speed inserter.
- Follow sign-off and Continuity pull processes.
- Enter job, inventory, and time data accurately and promptly into data collection systems.
- Use equipment computers to program and set up equipment.
- Set up, operate, and maintain equipment respectfully and according to established processes.
- Set up stations and meet tray and bagging requirements.
- Communicate job requirements to helpers, temporary employees, and other operators.
- Inform leadership when supplies or parts are needed and raise concerns as they arise.
- Communicate job and equipment status and special instructions to incoming shift workers.
- Maintain a clean and organized area throughout the shift.
- Follow safety and security policies and proper ergonomic practices.
- Learn other Streamworks operations and work in other areas or complete other tasks as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, company-sponsored events during the workday, and 6S/Lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Schedule outside activities around the work schedule and work overtime as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings and retirement plan with a company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Use of an on-site fitness center
- Uniform T-shirts
- Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
