MAILING MACHINE OPERATOR (1st Shift)

TDS•Waunakee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Mailing Machine Operator to join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate has experience running inkjets and inserters and a continuous improvement mindset, but we will train the right candidate! Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers, as well as a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire. Check out our web site, www.suttle-straus.com, and our Facebook page! Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Reading and writing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
Ability to operate a computer-based insert matching system
General knowledge of US postal regulations
Mechanical aptitude to set up and operate printers, inserters, postage meters, and tray banding equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience running inkjets and inserters
Continuous improvement mindset
Prior print shop and/or mail house experience a plus

Responsibilities

Learn to operate printing and inserting equipment.
Set up each job according to the job specifications and maintain established production standards.
Inspect and perform post and preprocesses to ensure quality at the source.
Interpret and follow direction from work tickets and instructions.
Follow department procedures including QC checklists.
Actively participate in reducing organizational rework.
Participate in quality audits for the department.
Be part of the team resolving quality issues in the department.
Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers.
Report non-conforming materials for the department.
Accurately record your time and materials.
Work to meet or beat estimated standards.
Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members.
Provide feedback on consumables for all devices.
Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers.
Develop ways to improve efficiencies and throughput.
Effectively work with computer-based systems to ensure efficient processing.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Assist in root cause analysis.
Understand, maintain and create Standard Work documentation.
Collaborate with fellow employees to develop and improve processes.
Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department.
Brainstorm and unveil CI (continuous improvement) opportunities.
Reduce waste, including rework, and attack the eight wastes.
Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area.
Stay current with industry trends and U.S. Postal regulation requirements.
Track and log items and repairs.
Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products.
Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions.