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The Mailworks Operator in Albany, New York

Position: OperatorReports To: Shift Supervisor Hours: This is a full-time position; hours of work vary depending on the assigned shift. Saturday overtime is mandatory when needed1st shift: 4:30am to 3:00pm 2nd shift: 2:45pm to 1:15am Compensation: Hourly rate negotiable based upon prior experience $18 - $31 per hour with equipment differential**Equipment differentials are given per machine mastered.The Mailworks is a woman owned family business specializing in the creation and distribution of direct mail campaigns for a nation-wide customer base. The Mailworks operates 24 hours a day, usually 6 days a week. The team of 90+ employees range from executives, marketing specialists, designers, developers, and production workers. Employees in the role of Operator operate, and maintain machinery that produces direct mail. They are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products at expected run speeds and that the equipment is properly maintained. In addition, Operators help in the role of Production Support as needed. To be hired at the Operator level, the candidate must have relevant prior machine operating or production experience. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties: OPERATE EQUIPMENT Perform machine operations to assist in meeting production deadlinesRun equipment at expected speed outputs while adhering to quality standardsFix & adjust machinery when possible, preventative maintenancePerform machine setups based on product type following company proceduresSort finished product according to USPS regulations - sort, tie, trayPRODUCTION ASSISTANCESort finished product according to USPS regulations - sort, tie, tray Tag trays for mail processing as necessaryStock machines with trays, sleeves, stamps, ink, and other needed supplies Assist with hand fulfillment of jobs and other work that is non-machinableQC, package and ship packages Assist with production floor organization and clean up ADHERE TO QUALITY STANDARDSFollow company quality control standards and procedures to ensure accurate completionDetect & report defective materials or copyGet sign-off from Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator prior to running live jobFollows quality control procedures to ensure accurate completionCorrect any work misran and submit necessary stamps for refundFollows company Standard Operating Procedures SUPPORT PRODUCTION OBJECTIVESAdhere to company uniform standardsWork with other co-workers in a positive, teamwork environmentAssist with training co-workers as needed Keep work station clean during operating hours and help perform station closing duties at shift endRotate to necessary equipment or work station as needed by Shift Supervisor to support the production scheduleRead, understand and follow instructions on production job sheetsComplete work in the order given by ManagementBring completed copy back to consolidation staging area and place in the correctdesignation areaFill out daily My Tracker progress logs, and send End of Day (EOD) reportReport any preventive machine maintenance needed to Shift SupervisorIf unable to fix equipment independently, report equipment maintenance SupervisorRequired Skills/Abilities: InitiativeTeamworkFollows DirectionsReliability - must be on-time and report for shift Attention to detailAbility to work independentlyMechanical aptitude and willingness to learn A commitment to continued educationA strict adherence to process and standard operating procedures Ability to follow instructions and production schedulesAbility to act quickly when a problem arisesSuccess Indicators:Maintains a positive Employee Performance Log and adheres to company policy. Demonstrates reliability and adheres to Production Attendance Policy.Understands company workflow and Standard Operating Procedures Can operate and maintain at least one machine at mastery level within the first 90 days of employment Completes setups and change overs in expected time frameProduces high quality work at expected outputsSupports the overall objectives of Production Management and is a positive team playerDemonstrates the company's core values… FLASH’D - Forward Thinking, Loyal, Accountable, Solutions Focused, Helpful, Dynamic.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to regularly communicate, converse and exchange information with both other employees and supervisors. This position requires the ability to detect and report defective copy and material. The position requires the constant operation of print and mailing preparation machinery. This position requires the employee to constantly position oneself to maintain the workflow of their assigned machine. This includes moving and transporting both prepress and completed mailing copy. This position requires the employee to constantly stand. This position requires that the employee be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to machine vibrations, moving mechanical parts, and a loud work environment.Other Duties:Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status

Minimum Salary: 19 Maximum Salary: 31 Salary Unit: Hourly

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