Print Mailing Operator

The Imagine Group, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group, LLC is seeking a machine operator for the mail production floor in Charlotte, NC. You will set up and run mailing equipment, follow postal regulations, and ensure quality standards during the 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM shift.

Responsibilities include advanced equipment setup (inkjet, inserters, cameras), start-up/shut-down procedures, accurate paperwork, and overtime as needed. Experience with mailing equipment (MCS, Pitney Bowes, Bell & Howell) and pallet jack is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, distribution, or fulfilment preferred.
• Experience setting up and operating mailing equipment (MCS, Pitney Bowes, Bell, and Howell) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced setup on equipment and operate high-speed inserters.
• Ensure proper machine start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Complete jobs per ticket within scheduled periods with minimal supervision.
• Check and verify job components against job sample and paperwork.
• Maintain production logs and ensure accuracy of counts, postal information, and readings.
• Sort, tray, strap and prepare finished mail pieces in compliance with USPS regulations.
• Track job costs/production hours as applicable.
• Perform maintenance to department equipment.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean workspace and reporting hazards.
• Meet productivity and quality standards; work overtime when needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MCS mailing equipment

Pitney Bowes

Bell & Howell

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

Company Overview

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

Job Summary

Performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the operation of mailing machine equipment on the production floor during the assigned periods, and following postal regulations and procedures, to the established quality standards.

Shift:2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Job Description

• Perform advanced set up on equipment and may be assigned work of a more complex nature, including the operation of inkjet systems, matching/camera systems and high-speed inserters.
• Perform proper machine start-up and shut down procedures.
• Complete jobs scheduled for the assigned equipment according to the job ticket within the established periods for each job with minimal supervision.
• Check and verify job components against job sample, along with other key information and indicators.
• Create/produce client Signoffs or samples.
• Maintain, complete, and verify paperwork for each production run documenting: production run counts, make-ups, postal information, meter readings, and other production logs as directed by supervisor.
• Check accuracy of paperwork pertaining to job, including counts, tray tags, box labels, samples, and seeds.
• Sort, tray, strap and prepare finished mail pieces in compliance with U.S. Postal regulations.
• Track job costs/production hours as applicable.
• Perform maintenance to department equipment.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
• Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• One plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution and/or fulfilment.
• Experience in set up and operating mailing equipment (MCS, Pitney Bowes, Bell, and Howell)
• Experience using a pallet jack.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation.
• Ability to apply written instructions to machine set-up.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.
• Ability to communicate/understand basic written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in set up and operating mailing equipment (MCS, Pitney Bowes, Bell, and Howell)
• Must be able to learn how to operator pallet jack.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent walking.
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.