Presort Sweeper (3rd Shift)

SHIFT: 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:30am) | Overtime is as required.

STARTING WAGE: Starting wage of $12.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. 3rd shift positions include a $1.25 shift differential for working 3rd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must follow written and spoken directions and be able to interpret job tickets.
Understands USPS postal concepts.
Performs quality checks for mail pieces: Proper seal, address location, barcode quality and placement.
Ensures Tray labels include: AADC or 5-digit zip code, city, state, sort level and the label matches with all mail in the tray.
Ensures mail piece orientation: Pass 1 mail must be placed right side up in trays facing the label, use 2” MM tray. Pass 2 Small groups and reject bins must be placed upside down in mail tray, use 2” MM trays.
Ensures spoiled mail is identified for bad addresses, torn envelopes, and unreadable IMB etc.…
Ensures mail from the sorter machine bins are placed in trays matching with the bin label.
Quality spot-checks all trays: to compare contents with the tray label;
With supervision, operates high speed/large capacity automated Sorting equipment and completes a range of mail sorting functions.
Performs and maintain throughput per hour by keeping machine(sorter) running and responding quickly to errors that stop the machine. Requires a supervisor to review any errors.
Verifies document quality. Quality checks include, mail tap test, print and indicia verification. Escalates any sorter machine issues immediately to the supervisor as needed.
Ability to load and unload mail properly for the job to be run.
Consistently demonstrate the proper way to lift and load.
Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment using all basic functions. Completes a range of responsibilities and processes with supervision and guidance.
Supports other units and functions as needed.
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to keep work area clean and clear of debris.
Adheres to departmental and OSHA guidelines. Adheres to equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices and monitors and alerts coworkers and leaders of safety issues.
Abides by the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customer, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and volume.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus in order to accurately watch machines and stock.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.