Presort Associate 2

Pitney Bowes•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pitney Bowes is hiring a direct-hire, full-time Presort Associate 2 at its Hartford, Connecticut facility for the first shift, at $18.48 per hour. The associate prepares, sorts, monitors, and dispatches outgoing mail and packages while checking postage, dates, barcodes, USPS labels, presort details, and other quality requirements. The role also involves supporting inbound and outbound processing, keeping equipment operating properly, meeting service-level agreements and dispatch deadlines, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Presort Services performs mail sorting work typically handled by the USPS and provides mailers with end-to-end solutions, including pickup and delivery into the postal system. The company offers training and development opportunities, an inclusive and casual work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

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 understand and 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 dates, 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 ZIP-code USPS labels and machine bin numbers to tray numbers.
Follow Quality Management Systems practices and policies, double-checking dates, weight, thickness, barcodes, presort slug, indicia, postage rate, and mail class.
Follow USPS label 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.
Stay informed of acceptance times and truck departure deadlines.
Prepare mail and packages to meet service-level agreements.
Maintain a clean work area to help prevent injuries and tripping hazards.
Perform additional duties as required.