Mail Sorter Operator

LanceSoft Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sorter Operator to manage and operate high-speed sorting equipment for outgoing mail for a US Government Client. The role requires adherence to strict HIPAA guidelines and federal privacy regulations, ensuring compliant mail processing according to established protocols. Successful candidates will coordinate production schedules, conduct quality checks, and work closely with supervisory staff to achieve service goals and improve mail sorting processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed sorting equipment to meet daily service goals.
• Set up sorting equipment and make necessary adjustments.
• Execute quality checks and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

Coordinates delivery and receiving

Coordinates production schedules

Maintains mail equipment

Manages inventories

Operates mail equipment

Job description

Process mail by priority, based on contractual mail date, and finalize mailings for United States Postal Service (US Government Client) acceptance. Input sort schemes to the sorter system to obtain the best possible postage rates allowed.
Sorter operators follow strict guidelines to enforce a HIPAA compliant operation, ensuring mail is sealed, undamaged, and adheres to standard safety practices in operating equipment. Mail procedures require the adherence to the US Government Client regulations governing mail and adherence to federal privacy regulations.
•60% Operate high speed sorting equipment under the direction of a supervisor of production coordinator to meet the department's daily service goals for automated outgoing mail. Estimate completion time and report anticipated delays to management team with sufficient time to adjust and meet required postal service acceptance deadlines.
•10% Set up equipment to meet advanced mail processing requirements for outgoing mail by utilizing the equipment's control computer console to input sort schemes and bin assignments. Make all necessary mechanical adjustments required for timely completion of 1st and 2nd pass processing.
•10% Execute continuous quality checks of sorted mail and examine bin-to-tray tags throughout the process. Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform operator adjustments necessary to meet US Government Client automation requirements. Execute timely escalation of equipment problems when necessary.
•10% Ensure smooth operation of the equipment by completing the required daily maintenance of the machine and conduct periodic tests and verifications of barcodes throughout the shift to ensure full acceptance by the US Government Client.
•5% Print, validate, and transmit all US Government Client required documentation for each mailing.
•5% Work closely with production coordinator and supervisor to provide best practices on barcode sorting operational fulfillment knowledge in the implementation of new lines of business and other software tools used in the department. Recommend procedures and improvements to the process.

Skills and Abilities:
•Coordinates delivery and receiving
•Coordinates production schedules
•Maintains mail equipment
•Manages inventories
•Operates mail equipment