OCR Operator/Mail Driver With locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, Forum Communications Printing addresses commercial printing and mailing needs with our high-quality print and mail solutions. Services include magazine, catalog, book, and tradeshow printing, brochures, direct mailers, postcards, variable data printing, statements, glossy inserts, annual reports, fulfillment, first class mail pick-up, and print & digital publications. Forum Communications Printing is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation, family-owned, Upper Midwest media company.
This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of the OCR, driving a mail pick up route, and delivering mail to the Post Office with a Single Axle Box Truck.
This is a Full-Time benefitted position. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 6:30pm, approximately 35 hours per week. End time varies depending on workload.
OCR Operation Functions:
Daily operation of the OCR, including: feeding, monitoring, sweeping bins, quality control, computer operations, label mail trays, and stock supplies.
General maintenance and housekeeping of work areas.
Abide by all OSHA regulations and other established company safety policies.
Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
Driver Functions:
Safely operate company vehicles (such as vans or small trucks) for pick-up and delivery of materials on assigned routes.
Safely sort, load, and unload items for processing and delivery to the Post Office, ensuring all items are properly secured to prevent damage in transit.
Verify delivery documentation, including packing slips and delivery logs, ensuring accuracy before departure.
Provide professional, courteous customer service when interacting with clients, vendors, and internal staff.
Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles, reporting any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
Follow all company safety policies, traffic laws, and local regulations.
Keep current and updated on mail and postal regulations.
In the event of an accident involving a company vehicle, employee is required to follow procedures as detailed in FCP Motor Vehicle Safety Program.
Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows required.
Must be focused and dependable.
Knowledge of the service/delivery area is beneficial.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, handling and moving items.
Ability to stoop, bend, push and pull items.
Requires full use of hands, arms, finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 lbs.
Physically able to operate machinery.
Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
Works in a printing plant environment. Work with moving machinery and hazardous materials such as inks and solvents. Exposure to loud noises and moving mechanical parts.
Expected compensation for this role is between $18 - $20/hr, based on qualifications and experience.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:
Health, dental, and vision packages
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Retirement benefits with company match
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
