Presort 1st Shift Sweeper

(last rev. 9/2020)

Job title: Pre-Sort Machine Sweeper – 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Work Location: 672 Crescent St. Brockton, MA

Division/Department: Pre-Sort Area – Letters or Flats

Reports to: Production Manager

Part-time – 25 hours

Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support a high-speed mailing machine processing customers’ daily letters and flats
• The sweeper works at the complete direction of the machine operator completely focusing on being alert for anything that would slow or interrupt machine production.
• Be responsible for one side of the machine’s output, clearing jams and loading postal mail containers
• Notify the machine operator immediately if there is any problem or fault that you see or suspect to be causing a problem with throughput, coding, or marking, of mail.
• “Sweep” machine bins paying close attention to proper facing and clear addressing and Imb code printing; be familiar with USPS templates which set requirements for processing successfully
• Apex mail is swept from the bins and placed directly above or below in the proper zip coded trays
• The PTI trays are marked and color-coded directly across from the machine output trays.
• Watch and check all sorted mail for proper coding, fan mail to look for “stick mail” which causes unmarked mail.
• Prepare full mail trays with sleeves and tray tags, replace work out tag holders, remove old tags, load full trays to conveyor system.
• Empty “reject mail” bin frequently
• Assist primary operator when requested by helping to load input conveyor deck by properly facing mail to assure continuous throughput
• Minor work station housekeeping duties
• Keep walkways clear and free of debris or any slip or trip hazards
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Utilize company software as required to perform the job
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary teamwork
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Shows initiative to learn additional duties; willing to expand value to the company
• Working towards high school diploma, GED, or Trade School

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person