Mail Sorter/Mail Production Operator

The League for People with Disabilities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Mail Production Lead to manage mail sorting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The role involves overseeing production assistants, operating sophisticated sorting equipment, and maintaining high standards of quality. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in mail production and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year as a Mail Production Lead or Assistant required.
• Basic mathematical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-volume mail sorting equipment.
• Lead and train Mail Production Assistants.
• Ensure job tickets are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Knowledge of office equipment operation

Ability to operate a personal computer

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Towson, MD

Job Id:167

# of Openings:0

DEFINITION: This is work that involves the operation of high-volume, production-level mail sorting equipment in a centralized mail production facility.

An employee in this job is responsible for operating computerized, high-volume mail sorting equipment to process mail for bar-coding and sorting. Work involves preparing and adjusting equipment; reading and following instructions on job tickets/work orders; selecting, identifying, and entering individual job parameters; operating mail addressing equipment; monitoring jobs to ensure all job pieces have processed correctly and to protect confidentiality of information; and performing routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs to equipment. Work also includes submitting daily production reports and ensuring work is completed within scheduled deadlines. An employee in this job may also function as a lead worker for Mail Production Assistants. Assignments are received with general instructions and are carried out within existing guidelines. Work is reviewed by a supervisor for overall completion, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Work is differentiated from Mail Production Assistant level by responsibility for one or both of the following:

• Serving as a lead worker for Mail Production Assistants.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.):

• Verifies the accuracy of processed mail.

• Ensures job tickets/work orders are completed on time and accurately.

• Performs routine maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs to equipment.

• Packs, seals, wraps, and labels materials for postal delivery.

• Functions as a lead worker for Mail Production Assistants by assigning and reviewing work, training employees, and performing quality control functions for the work.

• May operate a motor vehicle used to pick up mail from various locations for mail sorting.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of office equipment operation.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to operate a personal computer.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• One year as a Mail Production Lead or Assistant;