Mail Machine Operator

Hearst Magazines; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is hiring for a mail processing position in Tipton, Iowa, where you will operate mail machines to handle in-bound mail efficiently. The role demands good communication skills and basic PC usage, along with the ability to meet production deadlines.

Offering base pay of $15.25/hour with potential shift differentials, this temporary position includes mandatory training in August and requires reliability in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Typing – 15 WPM minimum.

Responsibilities

• Operate mail machines for processing in-bound mail.
• Setup equipment according to production needs.
• Load mail onto machines, run and unload them.
• Bundle batches and maintain confidentiality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.

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 client’s 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.
• Enters 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

• August 10 – August 28; Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm for 3 weeks

WORK SCHEDULE OPTIONS

• Monday – Friday 3pm-11pm

SALARY

• Base wage = $15.25/hour

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (for continual and recurring shifts)

• 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri, 3:00pm-11:00pm
  • 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

POSITION TYPE

• Temporary

WORK LOCATION

• 411 East South Street, Tipton, IA 52772

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.

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