Presort Associate 1

Pitney Bowes • Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pitney Bowes is hiring a direct-hire, full-time Presort Associate 1 at its Hartford, Connecticut facility. The role is on the first shift and pays $17.48 per hour. The associate prepares, sorts, and processes inbound and outbound mail and packages, checks mail quality and postage details, operates and monitors sorting equipment, and helps ensure mail is ready for dispatch and meets service-level agreements. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe work area and completing additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Dependable and reliable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodations.
• Able to walk, stand, stoop, and bend 80% of the time, with or without accommodation.
• Sufficient understanding of English to follow safety and operational directions communicated in English.
• Able to work overtime, which may include weekends, holidays, or a different shift with little or no advance notice.
• Must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Warehouse Mail Sorter.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the presort mailing business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outgoing permit and metered mail by checking the date, postage, and barcode quality before production.
• Communicate errors and identify bad barcodes on mail and packages.
• Troubleshoot and remove mail-piece jams from machines.
• Monitor the quality of mail and packages before processing and dispatch.
• Match ZIP code USPS labels and machine bin numbers to tray numbers.
• Follow Quality Management Systems practices and policies, double-checking details such as date, weight, thickness, barcodes, presort slug, indicia, postage rate, and mail class.
• Understand USPS labels and mail preparation requirements for stacking and preparing sorted mail.
• Ensure sorter and other equipment used to process and prepare mail are running properly.
• Assist with inbound and outbound mail and package processing.
• Stay informed about acceptance times and truck departure schedules.
• Ensure mail and packages are prepared to meet service-level agreements.
• Maintain a clean work area to help prevent injuries and tripping hazards.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• PB Life Perks Discount Program access.
• Eligibility for the PB Employee Referral Program.
• Training and opportunities for advancement.
• Weekly paychecks.

What This Job Offers

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