Mailing Equipment Operator

Mailing Equipment Operator

Job Description

Qualifications:
Job Summary
The client is hiring a Mailing Equipment (Inserter) Machine Operator – supporting our high-volume Print & Mail Operations team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with equipment experience or mechanical aptitude who wants to build a long-term career as part of the utility industry - a stable, growing field that offers strong development potential. You’ll operate and troubleshoot Kern inserting equipment to prepare customer bills, notices, letters and other critical billing and safety documents for 6 different client organizations. Success in this role means joining and contributing to a dynamic team focused on achieving same-day mailing SLA’s for 100,000+ mail pieces with high accuracy.

High School Diploma Or equivalent.
Ability to maintain safety, efficiency and productivity in a high-production environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
This position requires significant standing, walking and repetitive motion.
This position requires carrying or lifting objects up to 50 lbs. and pushing or pulling up to 80 lbs.
Ability to maintain accurate and legible records requiring basic math calculations.
Motivated to participate in continuous improvement objective – including 2-Second Lean, individual growth and development, and personal accountability goals.
Mechanical aptitude
Basic PC knowledge


Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
Inserting operator experience
Previous work experience in high-production environment
Knowledge of USPS regulations and mail processing

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Learns and operates a Kern 3500 or 3600 electronic multi-station high-speed inserting machine and peripheral support equipment in a safe, efficient and productive manner;
Accurately sets-up document cuts, alignment, machine sensors and double-detection controls, cameras, insert stations and envelopes according to coinciding state and job specifications;
Effectively identifies causes of jams and/or down time and make operator-level adjustments when needed; request tech support as appropriate;
Continually monitors equipment operation, print quality, product accuracy and output to ensure mail piece assembly meets internal and USPS set expectations;
Maintains a minimum bill inserting production average rate of 10,000 pieces per hour with a maximum 1% fail rate;
Learns and adheres to basic document process strategies:
Internal job priorities;
Coordinated tray tags and sort adherence;
Quality focus through flag & divert procedures;
Determine indicia and non-indicia mailings;
Identify envelope and insert specifications;
Inspects equipment throughout shift, keeping machine in good working order. Performs cleaning procedures, adhering to Lean 5S guidelines throughout work area.
Covers breaks, lunches and additional shifts during vacations, sick time and production delays;
Assists team with any task needed to assure same-day SLA’s are met.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status