Presort Associate 1, 2nd Shift (Aurora, IL)

Pitney Bowes • Aurora, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pitney Bowes is now hiring for Direct Hire Full Time Presort Associate 1 in our Aurora, Illinois facility. This role involves preparing outgoing mail, ensuring proper postage and quality, and assisting with the dispatch of sorted mail. The position requires physical stamina for tasks like lifting and moving heavy pallets, as well as attention to detail for quality control and adherence to service level agreements. The ideal candidate is dependable, reliable, and can work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Presorter or in Dispatch.
• The ability to be dependable and reliable.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• The ability to walk, stand, stoop, and bend 80% of the time with or without accommodation.
• A basic enough understanding of English to be able to understand and follow safety and other operational directions communicated in English, irrespective of your native language.
• The ability to work overtime which may include weekends, holidays and or a different shift with little or no advance notice.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the pre-sort mailing business is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outgoing permit and metered mail by reviewing proper date, postage, and good quality barcodes prior to being placed into production.
• Ensure that the mail is reviewed for proper dates, over weights, verification of zip codes, and that mail is not stuck together.
• Communicate errors and recognize bad barcodes found in the mail &/or packages.
• Troubleshoot and remove mail piece jams from machine.
• Understand zip code USPS labels and Matching bin numbers on machines to tray numbers.
• Assure the sorter equipment and other equipment used to run and prepare mail are running properly.
• Understand USPS labels and preparation requirements for stacking and preparing sorted mail.
• Sleeving Mail, process By-Pass Mail and separate mail as required.
• Assist with inbound and outbound processing of mail &/or packages.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure all deliveries are completed and on time.
• Remain informed of acceptance times and monitors drivers coming into the facility and leaving the facility for the Post Office to ensure they are meeting scheduled route times.
• Repetitive heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling pallets weighing over 600 lbs. utilizing a pallet jack.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers regarding orders to be picked up.
• Sign for deliveries that come to the dock and deliver to the appropriate department/person.
• Monitor the quality of the mail &/or packages prior to processing and before dispatching.
• Follow QMS (Quality Management Systems) practices and policies to assure quality of output by double checking the date, weight, thickness, barcodes, presort slug, indicia, postage rate, class of mail, etc.
• Remain informed of acceptance times and when trucks must leave.
• Assure mail &/or packages is prepared to meet SLAs (Service Level Agreement).
• Promote a clean work area to prevent possible injuries and/or tripping hazards to self and others.
• Perform all additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Multiple Insurance options: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Multiple savings plan options: 401K Plan with company match; Health Savings Account; Dependent Care FSA
• Access to PB Life Perks Discount Program
• Eligible for 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