Mail Inserting Equipment Operator (Document Delivery Technician) - State Printing & Mail Services

What You'll Do:

Under general supervision, operates intelligent, high-speed mail processing system (i.e., intelligent, high-speed printer, burster, folder, inserter, scale & postage meter) in order to prepare & process time sensitive essential documents (e.g., Public Assistance (PA) & Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) warrants, medical identification cards & Client Registry Information System-Enhanced (CRIS-E) or SETS client notices, Medicaid provider warrants, statements, computer printouts, OJI notices, Unemployment tax statements, benefits notices, warrants & 403s) for mailing in Large Mailing Operation (LMO):

• Manually breaks down, separates &/or prepares documents too large for mail processing system (e.g., inserts in envelope, weighs, meters &/or prepares for mailing)
• Resolves discrepancies on machine diverted warrants
• Completes job logs for each individual job processed
• Selects appropriate job type & sub account for automated DFWorks program
• Sets up equipment/system for operations
• Randomly checks finished mail pieces to ensure quality control is being met
• Makes sure that correct envelopes, postage & if necessary inserts are included in each job processed
• Keeps work area supplied with envelopes, trays & other needed equipment or supplies
• Keeps area clean, empties trim wind totes as needed; prepares processed mail pieces for pick up by presort vendor
• Shrink wraps pallets of mail

Performs all clerical tasks related to distribution of mail

• Receives & stores stock & files, keeps logs of items distributed
• Gathers supplies (e.g., paper, forms, warrants, labels) from print shop & storeroom to prepare mailings
• Drives State vehicle to deliver materials to state agencies & post office upon request.

Makes minor repairs to equipment

• Sets up equipment for operations
• Analyzes daily use & ensures efficient use of equipment;

Performs other related duties

• Checks supplies
• Checks documents &/or equipment to maintain quality control
• Consults with on-site service representative to resolve problems
• Responds to routine inquiries

Minimum Qualifications:

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in operating intelligent, high-speed mail processing equipment (e.g., intelligent mailing system, inserter, burster, folder, ink jet labeler, letter opener & letter extractor) & material handling equipment (e.g., pallet stacker, pallet jack, EZ Go cart); 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in general U.S. postal regulations.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: If position requires operation of state vehicle to pick up &/or deliver documents, applicant must also possess valid Ohio Driver's License. If position requires operation of motorized vehicle regulated under Chapter 4506 of Revised Code, applicant must also possess valid Commercial Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• U.S. Postal Regulations
• Production processes
• OSHA & related safety standards & practices
• DAS & State Printing policies & procedures*
• File-based mail processing
• Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) code

Skill in:

• Operating material handling equipment(e.g., shrink wrapper, cutter, forklift*)
• Operation of personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, DFWorks)
• Intelligent, high speed, mail processing system (i.e., intelligent printer, burster, folder, inserter, scale, postage meter)

Ability to:

• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context
• Interpret moderately complex technical instructions & specifications concerning proper use of mail handling equipment
• Understand mechanical procedures
• Work within state/federal mandated deadlines
• Move limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly
• Stand, sit, or bend continuously
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects
• Lift up to 70 pounds.
• obtain & maintain valid driver's license
• Developed After Employment

Job Skills: Attention To Detail, File-Based Mail Processing