Machine Operator/Inserter Operator I - 1st Shift

Impact Connects; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive Pay with overtime

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with company  匹

Job summary

Impact Connects, a marketing services company in Minnesota, is seeking an Inserter Operator I to join the Lettershop Production team. The role is to learn and proficiently run inserting equipment, with a shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, reporting to the Shift Supervisor and Director of Mailing Operations.

Responsibilities include reading work tickets, following SOPs, operating 6x9 and #10 inserts, ensuring quality and quantity, leading the machine crew, and keeping areas clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read a limited number of words and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow job instructions in the form of work tickets.
• Operate 6x9 and #10 OSE inserts up to 4 inserts safely.
• Ensure quality and quantity of each assigned job; report production issues to supervisor.
• Act as team leader for machine's assigned workers, ensuring correct and quality outcomes.
• Keep production areas clean and follow SOPs.
• Sort and containerize all classes of mail.

Skills

Reading & following tickets

Basic math

Team leadership

SOP adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Founded more than 40 years ago. Impact Connects is a marketing services company that helps organizations communicate with customers through direct mail, digital print, fulfillment, and integrated marketing campaigns. We serve as an execution partner, managing from production to mailing and fulfillment operations. Our services are commonly used by businesses that need high-volume printing and mailing.

Title

Inserter Operator I

Job Classification

Hourly, Non-exempt

Department

Lettershop Production

Reports To

Shift Supervisor and Director of Mailing Operations

Hours

6 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday

General purpose of Job

Learn to proficiently run inserting equipment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read & understand job instructions in the form of work tickets
• Know & follow Letter Shop's Standard Operating Procedures
• Able to operate 6x9 & #10 OSE size jobs up to 4 inserts properly & safely
• Responsible for the quality and quantity of each assigned job
• Act as team leader for their machine's assigned workers (sorter/bagger and/or temps), responsible for correct, accurate & quality outcome of all tasks on their machine. Immediately report any production issues to shift supervisor.
• Ability to sort & containerize all classes of mail
• Able to read & understand all associated forms & paperwork
• Keep production areas clean at all times
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Performance Measurement

Performance feedback will take place both verbally and written on a day-to-day as needed basis, recognition in monthly employee recognition meetings, formal training on changes in SOP as needed with a formal review by the supervisor at least annually

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; three to six months related experience.

Language and Math Skills

Ability to read a limited number of one & two syllable words. Also to print & speak simple sentences. Ability to add & subtract two digit numbers and to multiply & divide with 10s & 100s.

Physical Demands

Standing or walking most of the day, may climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, often lift up to 40 lbs & rarely up to 70 lbs. Constant use of hands and arms. Regularly reach with hands and arms, including reaching above shoulder level (Lifting/reaching above shoulder level would seldom be more than 5-10 pounds). Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, & ability to focus.

Work Environment

Work near moving mechanical parts, fumes & air borne particles, risk of electrical shock, and exposure to toxic chemicals. The noise level is moderate to loud.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build long-term wealth as an owner in the company
• Competitive Pay with opportunities for overtime
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Equal Opportunity

Impact Connects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.