Mailing Associate

This position assures on-time cost-effective and accurate undamaged delivery of proofs samples and finished products to customers and vendors. Assures receipt of ordered goods and materials and their storage and/or distribution to the departments requisitioning or using them in various production processes. Assists in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates forklifts pallet jacks and other lift machinery to move items onto and off trucks loading docks or appropriate production areas

Completes accurate and timely data entry; provides written reports to various company constituents regarding mailing status and statistics.

Deals with multiple shifting mailing deadlines.

Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job

Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products goods and/or materials to be shipped and for those received

Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications as needed

Identifies contents and number of products using proper labeling methods

Arranges for shipments and communicates required delivery dates to carriers

Obtains correct receipts from carriers with full information confirming shipment and/or delivery

Keeps an accurate log of all shipments

Checks incoming shipments of materials and goods to determine if they are the same as ordered in quantity quality brand and grade and reports damaged goods to supervisor

Stores received materials in proper storage areas

Delivers goods and materials to the proper requisitioning department

Traces lost or delayed shipments and initiates claims for loss or damage

Checks the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents

Maintains good security habits at the dock doors

Perform other duties as assigned

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 Mitteras philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential and in compliance with the Americans 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 mailing or material management experience preferred

Picks up and delivers orders as specified by the manager or other Material Handlers.

Develops a mastery of USPS mailing permits and the ability to work with Client Services and Postmaster to troubleshoot permit and/or mailing issues.

Wraps and bands skids of printed material for full load shipping. Empties both trash and recycling bins.

With notices works eight nine ten-hour days as required to handle a varying workload.

As necessary works weekend overtime as part of the material handling team.

Safely operate a forklift pallet jack and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)

Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos

Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization

Ability to use basic math skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division measurements and critical thinking 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

Be organized and able to plan prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision

Has basic computer skills