Mailroom Associate

SPS North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Learning & Development

We Recognize Talent

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SPS North America is seeking a Mailroom Associate in Austin, TX to support the Client Services team with timely mail handling, shipping/receiving, and front-office support. You will ensure accurate processing, scanning, and distribution of mail across six copy rooms and the Business Service Center.

The role requires strong communication, PC skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within SPS North America.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2+ years prior work experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provides 5-star customer service to all employees in all forms of communication.
• Receives inbound mail/packages and sorts incoming mail.
• Sorts non-accountable mail and distributes mail/packages to company personnel.
• Operates mail machines, including postage meters, photocopying machines, and mail folding and inserting equipment.
• Maintains records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information.
• Manages outgoing mail/package transactions.
• Provides reception or concierge coverage as needed.
• Trains back-up and provides guidance on policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Mailroom operations

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Kodak scanner

Pitney Bowes postage meter

Job description

Reports To: The Mailroom Associate will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership.

Job Overview:

The Mailroom Associate

provides exceptional mail and shipping/receiving services, delivering operational functions in the following areas: processing of inbound/outbound mail, distributing/delivering mail, shipping and receiving products and supplies, scanning and processing mail, and supporting the onsite business service center in a timely manner.

Overall, this position continuously offers the highest level of service to all client and SPS employees while maintaining a professional image of the company by providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides 5-star customer service to all employees in all forms of communication.
• Receives inbound mail/packages and sorts incoming mail and inputs into chain of custody software package.
• Sorts non-accountable mail and distributes mail/packages to company personnel.
• Scans mail to customers using a Kodak scanner.
• Sorts claims and manually folds and stuffs claim letters.
• Operates a folder inserter machine to fold and insert claim letters.
• Operates mail machines, including postage meters, photocopying machines, and mail folding and inserting equipment.
• Operates a Pitney Bowes postage meter to process outgoing mail.
• Maintains records of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information.
• Manages outgoing mail/package transactions.
• Performs duties associated with shipping and receiving of materials.
• Notifies employees upon receipt of inbound deliveries.
• Acts as point of contact for company personnel on mail/package inquiries.
• Submits work orders for certain requests.
• Services six copy rooms throughout the building by maintaining cleanliness and organization, stocking miscellaneous supplies, replenishing paper in copy machines, performing first-level troubleshooting, and picking up mail.
• Maintains the Business Service Center area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Monitors levels of office supplies and replenishes and orders supplies accordingly.
• Provides support for special projects as requested by the customer.
• Proactively seeks out additional work during downtime.
• Builds professional relationships with customers and other teams.
• Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with all employees.
• Trains back-up and provides guidance on policies and procedures.
• Determines what additional support is needed when handling sensitive inquiries.
• Provides exceptional customer service to client.
• Provides reception or concierge (front of office) or hospitality (back of office) coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs.
• PC skills and MS Office Suite experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MFD equipment.
• Ability to operate mailroom equipment, including postage meters, scanners, photocopiers, and folding/inserting machines.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to comprehend instructions.
• Possesses ability to work independently and is capable of completing projects.
• Ability to determine correct method and packing material as well as validate packing slips for accuracy of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ability to perform basic, first-level troubleshooting of office and copy room equipment.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2+ years prior work experience preferred.
• Ability to work assigned work hours determined by manager.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge or ability to learn computer-based systems required for functions of position.
• Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures required.
• Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and customer requests.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands.
• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
• Manual dexterity is required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and decern information effectively with onsite staff using vision, hearing, and oral/written comprehension.
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently.

Travel: None or Negligible

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities.
• Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do.
• We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees.
• Paid Time Off: Full time: Minimum of 80 hours/calendar year. Part time