Mail Sorter Operator

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Process mail by priority, based on contractual mail date, and finalize mailings for United States Postal Service (USPS) acceptance. Input sort schemes to the sorter system to obtain the best possible postage rates allowed. Sorter operators follow strict guidelines to enforce a HIPAA compliant operation, ensuring mail is sealed, undamaged, and adheres to standard safety practices in operating equipment. Mail procedures require the adherence to the USPS regulations governing mail and adherence to federal privacy regulations. Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Description Logistics: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - About Us | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a warehouse environment. You will work an 8-hour shift 12:30AM – 9:00AM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located onsite at 1816 Willowby Street, Columbia, SC 29223 and provides warehouse type environment. What You’ll Do: Operate high speed sorting equipment under the direction of a supervisor of production coordinator to meet the department's daily service goals for automated outgoing mail. Estimate completion time and report anticipated delays to management team with sufficient time to adjust and meet required postal service acceptance deadlines. Set up equipment to meet advanced mail processing requirements for outgoing mail by utilizing the equipment's control computer console to input sort schemes and bin assignments. Make all necessary mechanical adjustments required for timely completion of 1st and 2nd pass processing. Execute continuous quality checks of sorted mail and examine bin-to-tray tags throughout the process. Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform operator adjustments necessary to meet USPS automation requirements. Execute timely escalation of equipment problems when necessary. Ensure smooth operation of the equipment by completing the required daily maintenance of the machine and conduct periodic tests and verifications of barcodes throughout the shift to ensure full acceptance by the USPS. Print, validate, and transmit all USPS required documentation for each mailing. Work closely with production coordinator and supervisor to provide best practices on barcode sorting operational fulfillment knowledge in the implementation of new lines of business and other software tools used in the department. Recommend procedures and improvements to the process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
2-years’ experience working in a business or government agency
Coordinates delivery and receiving, production schedules.
Maintains mail equipment and manages inventories, in addition to operating mail equipment.
Pitney Bowes Operator Certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Operate high speed sorting equipment under the direction of a supervisor of production coordinator to meet the department's daily service goals for automated outgoing mail.
Estimate completion time and report anticipated delays to management team with sufficient time to adjust and meet required postal service acceptance deadlines.
Set up equipment to meet advanced mail processing requirements for outgoing mail by utilizing the equipment's control computer console to input sort schemes and bin assignments.
Make all necessary mechanical adjustments required for timely completion of 1st and 2nd pass processing.
Execute continuous quality checks of sorted mail and examine bin-to-tray tags throughout the process.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform operator adjustments necessary to meet USPS automation requirements.
Execute timely escalation of equipment problems when necessary.
Ensure smooth operation of the equipment by completing the required daily maintenance of the machine and conduct periodic tests and verifications of barcodes throughout the shift to ensure full acceptance by the USPS.
Print, validate, and transmit all USPS required documentation for each mailing.
Work closely with production coordinator and supervisor to provide best practices on barcode sorting operational fulfillment knowledge in the implementation of new lines of business and other software tools used in the department.
Recommend procedures and improvements to the process.