Mail Inserter Operator (3rd Shift)

THE MAREK GROUP; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation & PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Marek Group in Louisville, KY seeks a Mailing Inserter Operator to support the mailing area under the Operations Manager. You will operate inserters and related mailing equipment, adjust guides and controls, and review job jackets to keep productions on schedule.

Mailing experience is preferred but not required; we will train candidates with print production or related machine operation experience who are dependable, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn mailing equipment. 3rd shift only.

Qualifications

• Experience with mailing or inserter equipment is preferred but not required.
• Willing to train candidates with print production, bindery, finishing, or related machine operation experience who are dependable and mechanically inclined.
• Interested in learning mailing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate inserters, inkjet printers, and related mailing equipment.
• Adjust guides, rollers, inserters, and machine controls for speed, alignment, and pressure.
• Review job jackets and production orders to determine settings and components.
• Clear jams and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Accept, verify, and sort containers of mail or parcels from USPS, couriers, and contractors.
• Load and unload mail onto transport equipment and place items into bins or sacks by destination.
• Tag containers and transfer sorted mail to designated areas.
• Inspect machine output for defects and adjust equipment to meet standards.
• Verify correct addressing, postage, and condition of mail items.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Inserters

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

While working under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Mailing Inserter Operator will support the mailing area by operating inserters and related mailing equipment, helping keep jobs moving accurately and on schedule.

Mailing or inserter experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train someone with prior print production, bindery, finishing, or related machine operation experience who is dependable, mechanically inclined, and interested in learning mailing equipment.

This is a 3rd shift position, working 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM EST. Training may take place on a different shift at the start before moving to the regular 3rd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup
  • Operate inserters, inkjet printers, and related mailing equipment.
  • Adjust guides, rollers, inserters, and machine controls for speed, alignment, and pressure.
  • Review job jackets and production orders to determine settings and components.
  • Clear jams and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Mail Handling & Distribution
  • Accept, verify, and sort containers of mail or parcels from USPS, couriers, and contractors.
  • Load and unload mail onto transport equipment and place items into bins or sacks by destination.
  • Tag containers and transfer sorted mail to designated areas.
• Quality Control & Inspection
  • Inspect machine output for defects and adjust equipment to meet standards.
  • Verify correct addressing, postage, and condition of mail items.
  • Remove defective materials and wrap packages or bundles manually.

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
• 2 weeks standard vacation + 3 annual PTO days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential 24/7 support, resources, and referrals for every aspect of work and personal life.