Mail Programmer

Apex Systems; Woonsocket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Discount programs

Career coach

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Mail Programmer to support data preparation, file processing, mail merge operations, and production workflow automation in Woonsocket, RI. This role emphasizes variable data printing, data cleansing, and address validation for high-volume mail production.

Preferred experience with PlanetPress, Quadient Inspire, and related software, plus strong Excel and data handling skills. Onsite role with potential for contract-to-hire and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in mail programming, print programming, variable data processing, or document composition.
• Strong understanding of: data cleansing, mail merge processes, address validation, production file preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare customer files for production.
• Perform mail merges and variable data processing.
• Cleanse and validate mailing address data.
• Utilize NCOA and postal compliance tools.
• Convert customer-supplied files into production-ready formats.
• Support workflow automation initiatives.
• Troubleshoot file and data-related production issues.
• Collaborate with print and production teams to ensure job accuracy.

Skills

Mail programming

Print programming

Variable data processing

Data cleansing

Mail merge

Address validation

Production file prep

Tools

PlanetPress

OL Connect

Quadient Inspire

Variable data software

Job description

Mail Programmer

Location: Onsite - Woonsocket, RI

Shift: First or Second Shift

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mail Programmer to support data preparation, file processing, mail merge operations, and production workflow automation. This role plays a critical part in preparing customer data and print files for high-volume mail production.The ideal candidate will combine data processing expertise with experience supporting variable data printing and mailing workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare customer files for production
• Perform mail merges and variable data processing
• Cleanse and validate mailing address data
• Utilize NCOA and postal compliance tools
• Convert customer-supplied files into production-ready formats
• Support workflow automation initiatives
• Troubleshoot file and data-related production issues
• Collaborate with print and production teams to ensure job accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Experience in mail programming, print programming, variable data processing, or document composition
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data cleansing
  • Mail merge processes
  • Address validation
  • Production file preparation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • PlanetPress
  • OL Connect
  • Quadient Inspire
  • Variable data printing software
• Knowledge of USPS mailing requirements
• Experience utilizing NCOA software
• Exposure to workflow automation

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Python or other scripting/programming experience
• Database experience
• Print production background

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation Information

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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