Mail Machine Operator

Hearst Communications • Tipton, IA

294d • $15

About The Position

Regularly operate mail machines to process in-bound mail, including mail sorter, auto extractor imager, transport scanner, and/or sit-down extractor/scanners. Sit, stand and move around while performing functions in a fast-paced work environment. Employees use job aids and CDS Global procedures to process each magazine, product or non-profit clients mail while maintaining quantity and quality expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Analysis and analytical skills.
• Experience using simple math skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Typing - 15 WPM minimum.
• Stand, move and/or sit while performing functions in a fast-paced high volume production work environment.
• Lift and carry mail trays and move mail carts.
• May be required to work extra hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Loads mail onto machine, selects appropriate job according to established guidelines, and runs mail through the machine.
• Work needs to be performed with a sense of urgency due to production deadlines and volumes.
• Enters batch header information into PC attached to machine by performing keying functions, as necessary.
• Unloads mail from machine and moves it to the next stage of the process.
• Bundles batches together in mail trays, and places in the appropriate location.
• May convert documents into batches electronically.
• Operates a mail jogger machine as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines.
• Cleans, vacuums, and clears materials from machine as necessary; at least once daily.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered with machinery and communicate with the appropriate person, e.g., manager, or technical service vendor staff in manager's absence.
• May work with vendor staff to solve machine problems/errors by testing and demonstrating machine problems.

Benefits

• Base wage = $15.25/hour
• 2nd Shift = 10% of base wage for each paid hour if 50% or more of scheduled hours occur between 4pm-12am on a regular and reoccurring basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED