MAILING MACHINE OPERATOR (1st Shift)
About The Position
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.
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
- Constantly stand (up to 8 hours)
- Constantly lift up to 10 lbs
- Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
- Frequently bend
Nice To Haves
- Prior print shop and/or mail house experience a plus
- Experience running inkjets and inserters
- Continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Company matched 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
