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 pays $17.48 per hour and is listed for the first shift. The associate prepares and processes outgoing and incoming mail and packages, checks quality and mailing details, operates and monitors sorting equipment, and helps ensure mail is ready for dispatch within service-level requirements. The role also involves maintaining a clean, safe work area and performing additional duties as required.

Pitney Bowes Presort Services sorts mail on behalf of clients, handling work that would typically be performed by the USPS. Its national network of operating centers processes more than 17 billion pieces of mail annually and provides end-to-end services from pickup through entry into the postal system.

The company describes a casual and safe work environment and offers training and development opportunities, advancement opportunities, benefits, and weekly paychecks. Applicants must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Warehouse Mail Sorter.

Requirements

• Dependable and reliable.
• Current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Warehouse Mail Sorter.
• 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 for 80% of the time, with or without accommodation.
• Sufficient understanding of English to understand and follow safety and operational directions communicated in English, irrespective of native language.
• Able to work overtime, which may include weekends, holidays, or a different shift, with little or no advance notice.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the presort mailing business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outgoing permit and metered mail by reviewing 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 mail and package quality before processing and dispatch.
• Match USPS ZIP Code 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 class of mail.
• Follow USPS labels and preparation requirements when stacking and preparing sorted mail.
• Ensure sorter and other mail-processing equipment are operating properly.
• Assist with inbound and outbound processing of mail and packages.
• Remain informed about acceptance times and truck departure times.
• Prepare mail and packages to meet service-level agreements.
• Keep the work area clean 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 access to development programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Weekly paychecks.

What This Job Offers

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