Mailing Machine Operator- Afternoon Shift

The Mailing Machine Operator is a skilled position and requires in-depth knowledge of processes and equipment throughout the work area assigned. The Mailing Machine Operator can efficiently perform set-up, preventive maintenance, and operation of the match-and-attach and insert equipment in their assigned area. This equipment may include Entrust, Quadient, Kirk-Rudy, and Bell&Howell equipment brands.
The Mailing Machine Operator follows a detailed schedule for jobs to be fulfilled on time in full. The Operator ensures that all products are fulfilled in accordance with applicable quality standards, and any substandard products are scrapped and remade.
The position requires close attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency, a solid customer focus, a sharp technical aptitude, good communications skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Achieves daily throughput and quality goals by maintaining uptime and accuracy of the equipment
• Performs changeovers and operates the equipment, properly adjusting the machine for each job
• Completes basic preventive maintenance on machinery according to maintenance procedures
• Troubleshoots causes of jams, adjusts machine to improve performance
• Reads and understands operator instruction manuals and training documents
• Works with Material Handlers and Warehouse to ensure machinery always has raw materials for next batch or job to minimize downtime due to batch change.
• Completes training provided by employer and the equipment OEM, adjusting working hours if necessary to attend trainings.
• Works with Operations and IT to identify and resolve issues with setup and job files
• Recommends ideas to increase quality, availability, and productivity
• Responsible for selection of data as per daily production schedule
• Accurately completes all quality checks and counts to ensure conformance to company standards
• Maintains machinery and work area in a clean and orderly condition at all times
• Contributes to development of continuous improvement culture, including 5S implementation
• Adhere to all safety regulations with regard to company policies and legal regulations
• Produce high quality products in a timely manner with lowest scrap possible
• Adhere to applicable ISO Work Instructions and properly complete production forms

• Responsible for accurate completion of all job orders.
• Ensures Production schedule is followed and Service Level attained
• Ensures correct quality specifications are adhered to
• Compliance with Corporate and Local departmental KPI's and Quality standards.

• Work performed in a fast-paced production setting.
• Required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, and reach and move about facility.
• Wearing of company furnished smock is mandatory.
• Occasional travel, including international.
• Requires normal hand, eye, and walking coordination.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends as needed.

• High School Diploma
• Greater than 2 years experience operating equipment in a mailing area is preferred
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills are required
• Mathematical ability required
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, IQ is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently or as a team member
• Attention to detail and hand-eye coordination