Lettershop Assistant The lettershop assistant performs manual and small machine operator tasks related to the mailing operations in the Lettershop department. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists inserter and inkjet operator's set-up, fill machine, run the machine, ensure job quality, follow postal sorts and do mail sorts.
Reads and understand the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications before beginning the assigned job with the Machine Operator. Asks any questions or reports any problems regarding the assigned job.
Sets up, operates, adjusts, trouble shoots and maintains at least one piece of equipment which makes up part of the various mailing and finishing operations in a full-service mailing department.
Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly.
Maintains quality control at a level that meets or exceeds the demands of the individual jobs.
Participates in and/or supports any formal quality programs such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Total Quality Management (TQM), as requested.
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera's philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Physical Requirements:
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances
