Lettershop Assistant (1st Shift)

Mittera; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera's Lettershop department seeks a Lettershop Assistant to perform manual tasks and operate small mailing machines in a fast-paced environment. You will follow departmental regulations to process customer jobs on time and within quality standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, loading, running, and quality checks of mailing equipment; reading job tickets and specs; maintaining a clean work area; and supporting quality programs as needed.

Qualifications

• reads work instructions and memos
• basic math to solve practical problems
• effective communication with all levels
• ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms
• ability to meet stringent deadlines
• ability to operate mailing equipment

Responsibilities

• Assists inserter and inkjet operator set-up, loads machine, runs the machine, ensures job quality and follows postal sorts.
• Reads and understands job tickets, layout sheets, artwork and specifications before starting.
• Sets up, operates, adjusts and troubleshoots equipment in mailing operations.
• Cleans work area and maintains quality control to meet job demands.
• Supports quality programs and follows department procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Effective communication

Work under deadlines

Teamwork

Machine operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Machine operation

Job description

The lettershop assistant performs manual and small machine operator tasks related to the mailing operations in the Lettershop department. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists inserter and inkjet operator’s set-up, fill machine, run the machine, ensure job quality, follow postal sorts and do mail sorts.
• Reads and understand the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications before beginning the assigned job with the Machine Operator. Asks any questions or reports any problems regarding the assigned job.
• Sets up, operates, adjusts, trouble shoots and maintains at least one piece of equipment which makes up part of the various mailing and finishing operations in a full-service mailing department.
• Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly.
• Maintains quality control at a level that meets or exceeds the demands of the individual jobs.
• Participates in and/or supports any formal quality programs such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Total Quality Management (TQM), as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances