Meter Operator

Forum Communications Company • Fargo, ND

10d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Forum Communications Printing is seeking a Meter Operator to operate mail meter machines each day and provide backup driving on mail routes as needed. The role includes feeding, monitoring, and performing light maintenance on equipment; operating related computer systems; maintaining quality control; and accurately handling postage and customer-account documentation. The operator also sorts and prepares mail, stays current on postal regulations and prices, and maintains equipment and the work area.

When serving as a backup driver, the employee operates company vehicles for pickups and deliveries, secures and handles products, verifies delivery documents, provides courteous service, maintains the assigned vehicle, and communicates delivery issues to a supervisor. The role requires following company safety procedures, traffic laws, and local regulations, along with prompt and reliable attendance. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
• Must be focused and dependable.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the service and delivery area.

Responsibilities

• Operate mail meter machines, including feeding, monitoring, light maintenance, quality control, and computer operation.
• Log each metering job to the correct customer account, determine and affix the correct postage, and ensure mail is metered and sealed correctly.
• Document postage use and any errors accurately so the appropriate departments and account manager can address them.
• Sweep bins on the OCR and sort, tray, clean, and stock mail.
• Keep current on mail and postal regulations and prices, and assist with implementing related work changes.
• Perform general equipment and workspace maintenance and housekeeping; notify the supervisor of service needs before the end of the shift.
• Perform flat sorting, strapping, and quality control duties as assigned.
• Serve as a backup driver on mail routes as needed, operating company vehicles for pickups and deliveries.
• Load and unload products and secure items to prevent damage during transit.
• Verify packing slips, invoices, delivery logs, and other delivery documentation before departure.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to clients, vendors, and internal staff.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of the assigned vehicle and promptly report maintenance or repair needs.
• Follow company safety policies, traffic laws, local regulations, and the FCP Motor Vehicle Safety Program procedures following a company-vehicle accident.
• Communicate delivery status, delays, and issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages for eligible full-time and 32-hour benefited employees.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Retirement benefits with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed