Job Title: Mailroom Associate
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.
Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service 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.