JOB SUMMARY:

The Mailing Specialist is responsible for setting up and operating all inkjet and mailing devices according to specification on the job ticket as well as maintaining quality standards of jobs produced by these machines. The Mailing Specialist must stay up to date on postal regulations and foster an environment of two-way communication ensuring a participatory environment of continuous improvement while improving department efficiencies and developing any newly hired employees. Ensuring each and every order is produced to order specs while meeting delivery deadlines.

JOB TASKS:

• Set up, operate and trouble shoot all inkjet and tabbing equipment
• Oversee inkjet quality, assuring bar codes meet postal specifications and image is clean and clear
• Capable of running all BCC Mail Manager 2010 tasks (GOAL)
• Capable of reading and understanding job ticket instructions
• Coordinate with scheduling and customer service to ensure production timeliness
• Audit production output quality, investigate and initiate corrective action on substandard jobs
• Performs all postal sortation, traying, sacking and palletizing of mail
• Understands mail categories and classes. Understands drop shipment procedures, expedited services, international mailing, mailing permit applications, small equipment procurement and mail piece design.
• Monitor shift labor usage and efficiencies daily and report to the Manager, assign workload to each operator based on schedule demands.
• Responsible for ensuring safe operating conditions of all machinery
• Ability to count out barcodes for quality control.
• Check barcode and address block placement, create fold samples, and Sample A samples for insert jobs.
• Secures customer sign off of inkjet image before processing a job
• Fills out checklist upon set up of each job
• Performs all minor maintenance and cleaning of machinery as needed
• Responsible for ensuring proper training on process, quality, and safety procedures
• Participates in on-going training.
• Provides technical advice.

October 2008
Source: Printing Industry Education Summit Committee