Mail Processing Driver (Swing Shift) / Internal Only

Washington State Health Care Authority; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is hiring for a mail/warehouse production role in a high‑pressure, noisy warehouse environment on a swing shift (12:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Mon–Fri). You will operate BlueCrest inserters, insert materials, and ensure timely, accurate mail processing while adhering to quality controls.

Required are at least one year of related experience and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. This position is open to internal DES applicants only, with questions to Angie Anderson at

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a mail, warehouse, production or service industry environment.
• Must have the ability to lift mail trays, tubs and/or packages weighing up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and configures BlueCrest high speed computerized inserters.
• Inserts continuous or cut sheet material containing various pages and inserts.
• Manually inserts mail.
• Familiar with all applicable insert barcodes.
• Troubleshoots machine problems and able to determine when to involve onsite technician or supervisor.
• Ensures the mail flow process is accurate and performed in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all current documented quality control procedures.
• Properly fills out and follows GAMS insert job tickets.
• Frequently checks mail for correct dates, indicia, address quality and proper envelopes during processing.
• Understands which insert mode, class/jobID and customer account to use when processing mail.

Job description

*This position is open to InternalDepartment of Enterprise Services (DES) employees only*

Schedule: (Swing Shift) 12:15 pm to 8:45 pm, Monday through Friday

Who we are:

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES)provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

What you will be doing:

You will work in a high-pressure production environment routinely dictated by customer need, equipment operation, staffing levels, and vendor deadlines. Work is performed in a warehouse/mail processing environment. You will need to be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods in addition to working in noisy conditions without loss of concentration.

Some of what you'll enjoy doing includes:

• Operates, maintains, and configures BlueCrest high speed computerized inserters
• Inserts continuous or cut sheet material containing various pages and inserts
• Manually inserts mail
• Familiar with all applicable insert barcodes
• Trouble shoots machine problems and able to determine when to involve onsite technician or supervisor
• Ensures the mail flow process is accurate and performed in a timely manner
• Adheres to all current documented quality control procedures
• Properly fills out and follows GAMS insert job tickets
• Frequently checks mail for correct dates, indicia, address quality and proper envelopes during processing
• Understands which insert mode, class/jobID and customer account to use when processing mail

Tools and Equipment:

• BlueCrest inserters
• Pitney Bowes meter machines
• Keyboarding and ten key
• GPC’s = USPS General Purpose Carts and various mail carts.
• Hydraulic lifts used to load and unload truck and to move mail to and from other sections of P&M.
• Compressed air lines used for cleaning equipment.
• Basic hand tools.
• Various other machines in the insert area.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience in a mail, warehouse, production or service industry environment.
• Must have the ability to lift mail trays, tubs and/or packages weighing up to 70 lbs.

Equity Competencies:

State of Washington Employees contribute to ensuring services, programs, workplaces, and interactions are responsive, respectful, accessible, and effective to the people and communities we serve. Employees are expected to:

• Take action to learn and Grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.

Learn more about the two required statewide equity competencies on the Executive Order 24-04 Toolkit- Equity Competency Implementation FAQ.

Union Inclusion:

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:

Washington state celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact us:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at [e-mail].

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 or access the Washington Relay Service.