Mail Machine Operator

Hearst Magazines; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a dedicated individual in Severn, Maryland to regularly operate mail machines, ensuring timely processing of in-bound mail. The role involves setting up equipment, loading mail, and performing preventative maintenance while adhering to quality and quantity expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. This temporary position offers a base wage of $15.25/hour with potential for additional shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Analysis and analytical skills.
• Experience using simple math skills.
• Basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly operate mail machines to process in-bound mail.
• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Work urgently to meet production deadlines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.

Skills

Basic verbal and written communication skills

Analysis and analytical skills

Basic PC skills

Typing – 15 WPM minimum

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Regularly operate mail machines to process in-bound 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 clients mail while maintaining quantity and quality expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Loads mail onto machine, selects appropriate job according to established guidelines, and runs mail through the machine.
• Work needs to be performed 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.
• Unloads mail from machine and moves it to the next stage of the process.
• Bundles batch together in mail trays, and places in the appropriate location.
• May convert documents into batches electronically.
• Operates a mail jogger machine as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines. Cleans, vacuums, and clears 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients' proprietary information.
• Interacts in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, clients and/or vendors, in a team environment.
• Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
• Acquires and adopts new information in a changing technical environment.
• Adheres to CDS Global guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assuming additional responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Analysis and 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

• #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 (for continual and reoccurring shifts)

• 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
  • Example: $15.25 = $1.52/hour = $16.77/hour
• Weekend Shift (Sat-Sun, 6:30am-10:30pm)
  • Additional $3.75/hour for all hours worked on Weekend Shift
  • Example: Base wage $15.25 + $3.75 = $19.00/hour

POSITION TYPE

• Temporary

WORK LOCATION

• 2005 Lakewood Dr., Boone, IA 50036

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled