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Mail Machine Operator

Hearst Communications, Inc.

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Boone, IA
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

SUMMARY

Regularly operate mail machines to process in-bound mail, including mail sorter, auto extractor imager, transport scanner, and/or sit-down extractor/scanners. Sit, stand and move around while performing functions in a fast-paced work environment. Employees use job aids and CDS Global procedures to process each magazine, product or non-profit clients mail while maintaining quantity and quality expectations. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Setup equipment according to production needs.
  • Loads mail onto machine, selects appropriate job according to established guidelines, and runs mail through the machine.
  • Work needs to be performed with a sense of urgency due to production deadlines and volumes. 
  • Enters batch header information into PC attached to machine by performing keying functions, as necessary.
  • Unloads mail from machine and moves it to the next stage of the process.
  • Bundles batches together in mail trays, and places in the appropriate location.
  • May convert documents into batches electronically.
  • Operates a mail jogger machine as needed.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on machines. Cleans, vacuums, and clears materials from machine as necessary; at least once daily.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered with machinery and communicate with the appropriate person, e.g., manager, or technical service vendor staff in manager’s absence. 
  • May work with vendor staff to solve machine problems/errors by testing and demonstrating machine problems.

     

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients' proprietary information.
  • Interacts in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, clients and/or vendors, in a team environment.
  • Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
  • Acquires and adopts new information in a changing technical environment.
  • Adheres to CDS Global guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as required.


REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analysis and analytical skills.
  • Experience using simple math skills.
  • Basic PC skills.
  • Typing – 15 WPM minimum. 
  • Stand, move and/or sit while performing functions in a fast-paced high volume production work environment. 
  • Lift and carry mail trays and move mail carts.
  • May be required to work extra hours as needed.

TRAINING

  •  On the job training.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Saturday and Sunday with a choice of 3 days; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. 6:30am-2:30pm each day.

SALARY

  • ** Signing Bonus $250 **
    Base wage = $15.25 
    • 2nd Shift = 10% of base wage for each paid hour if 50% or more of scheduled hours occur between 4pm-12am on a regular and reoccurring basis.
    • Weekend Shift = $3.75/hour for hours worked between 3am Saturday to 11pm Sunday.

Position Type

  • Temporary-Full Time and Part Time positions available.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.

Diverse teams achieve better results by leveraging a broad set of ideas and perspectives. Our ability to harness the ideas, experiences, and talents of CDS Global’s diverse and global workforce is integral to our continued success. We are committed to increasing diversity and strengthening our inclusive culture where all members of the CDS Global community can thrive.

Post-offer, pre-employment background check(s) conducted on qualified candidates.
Post-offer, pre-employment drug/health screening(s) required for some positions.
 

EOE, including disability/veterans