Mail Machine Operator

CDS Global; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 1,733,193 - 2,468,487; Part time

Job summary

CDS Global in Boone, IA is seeking individuals for a temporary position requiring operation of mail machines. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, maintaining quality expectations, and working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have basic communication skills and the ability to perform tasks under pressure.

The role offers a base wage of $15.25/hour and additional pay for shift differentials. Training options are available to accommodate various schedules.

Qualifications

• Stand, move and/or sit while performing functions in a fast-paced high-volume production work environment.
• Lift and carry mail trays and move mail carts.
• May be required to work extra hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Regularly operate mail machines to process inbound mail.
• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients' proprietary information.

Skills

Basic verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience using simple math skills

Basic PC skills

Typing – 15 WPM minimum

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Regularly operate mail machines to process inbound mail, including mail sorter, auto extractor imager, transport scanner, and/or sit‑down extractor/scanners. Sit, stand, and move around while performing functions in a fast‑paced work environment. Employees use job aids and CDS Global procedures to process each magazine, product, or non‑profit client’s mail while maintaining quantity and quality expectations.

Essential Functions

• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Load mail onto machine, select appropriate job according to established guidelines, and run mail through the machine.
• Work with a sense of urgency due to production deadlines and volumes.
• Enter batch header information into PC attached to machine by performing keying functions, as necessary.
• Unload mail from machine and move it to the next stage of the process.
• Bundle batch together in mail trays, and place in the appropriate location.
• May convert documents into batches electronically.
• Operate a mail jogger machine as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines: clean, vacuum, and clear materials from machine as necessary; at least once daily.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered with machinery and communicate with the appropriate person (e.g., manager or technical service vendor staff in manager’s absence).
• May work with vendor staff to solve machine problems/errors by testing and demonstrating machine problems.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.
• Interact in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, clients, and/or vendors, in a team environment.
• Organize tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
• Acquire and adopt new information in a changing technical environment.
• Adhere to CDS Global guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience using simple math skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Typing – 15 WPM minimum.
• Stand, move and/or sit while performing functions in a fast‑paced high‑volume production work environment.
• Lift and carry mail trays and move mail carts.
• May be required to work extra hours as needed.

Mandatory Training Options

• #1 August 3 – August 14; Monday‑Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm for 2 weeks
• #2 August 10 – August 28; Monday‑Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm for 3 weeks
• #3 August 17 – September 4; Monday‑Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm for 3 weeks
• #4 August 17 - August 28; Monday‑Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm for 2 weeks
• #5 August 31- September 18; Monday – Friday 10am‑6pm for 3 weeks
• WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS – (coincide with the training class option # above)
• #1 Monday – Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm
• #2 Monday – Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm
• #3 Monday - Friday 2:30pm‑10:30pm
• #4 Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8am‑6pm; Saturday 6am‑4pm or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am‑5pm; Saturday 8am‑4pm
• #5 Monday – Friday 10am‑6pm

Salary

• Base wage = $15.25/hour

Shift Differentials

• 2nd Shift: Mon‑Fri, 4:00pm‑10:30pm
  • Additional 10% of base wage per hour if 50% or more scheduled hours fall during this time frame.
• Weekend Shift (Sat‑Sun, 6:30am‑10:30pm)
  • Additional $3.75/hour for all hours worked on Weekend Shift.

Position Type

• Temporary

Work Location

• 2005 Lakewood Dr., Boone, IA 50036

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled

Post Offer, Pre-employment background check(s) conducted on qualified candidates.

Post Offer, pre‑employment drug/health screening(s) required for some positions.