Mail Machine Operator

Strategic Factory; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Strategic Factory in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Mailing Operator to set up and run inkjet printers, inserters, and labeling systems, ensuring proper shipping addresses and postage. You will enter jobs into the ERP system and assist the Production team in maintaining quality and postal compliance.

Responsibilities include verifying addresses, processing mail, performing routine equipment maintenance, and delivering mail in a box truck.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; print/mail experience or training preferred.
• Experience with inserters is required.
• Knowledge of USPS mailing regulations and postal standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct addressing, postage, and condition for processing.
• Set up and operate inkjet, inserters, and labeling equipment and software.
• Review job orders to determine types/sizes for printing and mailing.
• Prepare finished jobs for next mailing sequence.
• Inspect machine output for defects and identify corrective actions.
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of machinery.
• Enter completed jobs into ERP system.
• Drive a box truck to deliver mail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Print/mail experience or training

Tools

Rival

Flowmaster

Quadient

Job description

Position Summary

While working as a Mailing Operator, you will be tasked with fulfilling duties and performing tasks related to setting up and operating inkjet printers, inserters, preparing envelopes with correct shipping address, and entering jobs into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. The person in this position assists the Production department by ensuring internal quality standards and mail conforms to US postal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing
• Set up and operate all inkjet, inserters and labeling equipment and their corresponding software
• Review job orders to determine the type and size of items scheduled for printing and mailing
• Prepare finished jobs for the next mailing sequence
• Inspect mail machine output for defects and determine how to eliminate causes of any defects
• Preform all minor maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of machinery as needed
• Review and inspect jobs to ensure mail conforms to US postal regulations
• Prepare envelopes with items such as a shipping address, return address, labels, or stamps
• Enter finished jobs into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Driving a box truck to deliver mail
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities

Work on job assignments in other departments as instructed.

Qualifications

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma is required but some prior experience or training in print/mail is necessary.
• Experience working with inserters. (Rival, Flowmaster and Quadient)
• Knowledge of USPS mailing regulations and postal standards.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills and ability to use postage/print software.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow job instructions accurately.
• Current drivers license required, DOT preferred
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
• Mathematical abilities required by this job include reading a ruler, calculating simple costs, and other basic mathematical skills

Job Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Committed to company mission and values
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, one is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, reaching with hands and arms is regularly required to walk, stoop, and bend over and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, as well as other employees. Additionally, the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, and usually consists of light machinery, nearby printers, and other employees conversing.

Why Work for Strategic Factory?

Financial stability

Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.

Massive advancement opportunities

Join a rapidly growing company that's poised to double in size in the next three years.

Updated work environment.

Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.

Strategic benefits.

Our comprehensive package includes health, dental and vision benefits, 401k with generous matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.

Uber-talented team members

Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

Engaging company culture.

We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates will have to pass a background check.