Presort Associate 1, 1st Shift (Aurora, IL)

Pitney Bowes • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pitney Bowes is hiring for Direct Hire Full Time Presort Associate 1 in our Aurora, Illinois Facility. This role is for the 1st shift, which runs Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced, physical production environment and is eager to develop new skills in the mailing industry. As a hard-working contributor, you will be vital to the company’s success in meeting productivity standards and customer satisfaction ratings.

Requirements

• Must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Presorter or in Dispatch.
• The ability to be dependable and reliable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.

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 and/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 and/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.
• Must possess and maintain current certifications as outlined for Presort Academy.
• Monitor the quality of the mail and/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 and/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