Mail Shop Associate

Reports To: Manager of Production

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Position Overview: The Mail Shop Associate is responsible for operating mail-handling equipment to seal, stamp and affix postage to outgoing mail. Duties include sorting, traying, tagging and strapping according to work orders and USPS specifications.  Additionally, the Mail Shop Associate ensures that equipment and workstations remain clean and organized while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor under pressure.

 Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following.  Other duties or projects may be assigned to meet business needs.

•  Affix postage to mail packages following Mail Shop work order instructions, ensuring accuracy & consistent quality.
• Seal envelopes and apply inkjet postmarks to envelopes as instructed on Mail Shop work orders, maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare presorted mailings by sorting, tagging, traying, strapping, palletizing, and wrapping for USPS delivery in compliance with postal regulations.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Work-related experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and write in English, accurately interpret job instructions, and verify matching codes.
• Knowledge of postal regulations, mail sorting & postage classifications are a plus. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and accountable, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency in responsibilities.
• Problem solving, follow-up, time management and organizational skills are a must.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands required while performing the duties of this job include: 

• Required regularly to stand, sit, talk, walk, carry, speak/ articulate, and hear and lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally this position requires the incumbent to stoop, kneel or crouch. 
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift may be required on a limited basis.
• This position may require the employee/applicant to drive a motor vehicle and travel on a limited basis.
• The employee/applicant is frequently required to use eye hand coordination. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision:  None

Employer’s Rights:   This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your Team Leader or Managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  Pioneer Direct Marketing has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or Pioneer Direct Marketing may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.