MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Employment Development Department in West Sacramento seeks a Mailing Machines Operator I to operate and maintain mail processing equipment, including metering machines and inserting systems. The role requires adherence to USPS regulations and accurate handling of various mail classes, with training responsibilities for junior staff.

Join a state agency committed to efficient mail operations, located in West Sacramento with in-office work and a standard 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mail processing equipment and metering systems.
• Ability to follow USPS regulations and rate information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mail metering machines and related equipment.
• Set up, adjust and operate high volume inserting systems, folders, joggers.
• Process and track packages using automated systems; ensure proper mailing pieces.
• Assist in training less experienced staff; may act in lead capacity.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531125

Position #(s): 280-345-1779-008

Working Title: Mailing Machines Operator I

Classification: MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR I

$3,480.00 - $4,357.00 A

$3,769.00 - $4,714.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Yolo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Department (EDD), Document Management Division (DMD) is searching for a motivated, skilled, and challenge-seeking individual who enjoys innovation, problem solving, and is interested in working with an exciting team of professionals in a fast-paced environment. Under general direction of the Office of Documents, Publications, and Distribution's Mail Operations Group Mail Machines Supervisor I the Incoming Mail & Statewide Distributions Unit, the incumbent is responsible to operate and maintain a variety of machines such as mail metering machines with electronic accounting systems and interfacing electronic scales, and related mailroom equipment. The Mailing Machine Operator I (MMOI) learns to set up, adjust and operate high volume intelligent inserting systems, heavy duty folders, and joggers. The incumbent applies knowledge of United States Postal Service regulations and rates related to the processing of first, third, certified, registered, express, insured mail, and other courier services, uses automated systems to process and track all packages sent by courier service, and prepares dated miscellaneous and accountable mail pieces for posting. The MMOI assists in training of less experienced staff and may act in a lead capacity.

The incumbent must also have strong organizational and communication abilities (written and verbal) to support the EDD's mission, vision, values, and business priorities. This position is conveniently located in West Sacramento while offering free parking.

Position located at 3704 Parkway Place, West Sacramento, CA 95691.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.