Mail Sorter / Mail Production Operater

The League For People with Disabilities•Towson, MD

About The Position

The Mail Sorter / Mail Production Operator supports League Industries’ mail production and presort operations by sorting, organizing, processing, bundling, labeling, and preparing outgoing mail for postal delivery. The role may involve operating mail sorting and barcoding equipment, following job tickets and work orders, verifying production accuracy, and maintaining the confidentiality and security of mail materials. The employee is expected to work safely, accurately, and efficiently while meeting production deadlines and quality standards, following established procedures and general instructions. Work is reviewed by the Supervisor or Presort Shift Coordinator for accuracy, completeness, and quality. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with hours that vary based on production schedules and may include early morning, evening, or weekend work. League provides job-specific training in mail sorting procedures, production equipment, safety requirements, quality standards, and departmental processes. Work takes place in a centralized mail production environment. It may involve moving mechanical equipment and machine parts, moderate to loud equipment noise, paper dust, debris, and typical mail-processing odors. Employees may occasionally work outdoors when loading or unloading mail. Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work at an appropriate pace in a production environment.
Dependability and consistent attendance.
Basic organizational skills.
Ability to learn and safely operate mail production equipment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers and maintain effective working relationships.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn mail-processing software or equipment interfaces.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of mail and customer information.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive hand use, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling mail materials, reading job tickets and displays, and hearing equipment alerts and instructions; reasonable accommodations may be available.
Ability to safely operate assigned mail-processing equipment after receiving appropriate training.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Previous mail sorting, production, warehouse, manufacturing, office support, or related experience.
Previous experience operating mail sorting or production equipment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Sort incoming and outgoing mail according to established procedures and production requirements.
Prepare letters, packages, trays, tubs, and other mail materials for processing.
Operate mail sorting and barcoding equipment as trained and assigned; load and organize mail and enter or select required job information and production parameters.
Monitor processing jobs for accuracy, completeness, and proper handling, and report damaged, incorrectly sorted, or improperly processed mail.
Bundle and organize mail according to USPS presort guidelines and company procedures.
Pack, seal, wrap, label, and prepare mail materials for postal delivery, applying tray tags and other identifying materials as required.
Verify that mail has been sorted and processed correctly and complete production tasks within established deadlines.
Follow instructions, job tickets, work orders, and production procedures; promptly report errors, missing materials, equipment concerns, and other issues.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of mail and customer information.
Operate equipment safely after required training; perform assigned routine cleaning and basic equipment adjustments, and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow workplace safety, equipment, security, and mail-handling procedures.
Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, and other League Industries staff, communicating about production status, workload, equipment concerns, and completed assignments.
Assist with general production duties and perform other related duties consistent with the position and operational needs.