MAILING MACHINE OPERATOR

Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Mailing Machine Operator to join our award-winning team, and we're willing to train the right person. The ideal candidate has experience running inkjets and inserters and a continuous improvement mindset. Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. We offer a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers, as well as a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire. Check out our web site, www.suttle-straus.com, and our Facebook page! 

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to operate a mail inserting machine that mechanically inserts up to 6 pieces of collateral material into an envelope and/or an Ink Jet that images an address on a mail piece destined for the USPS mail stream. The operator sets up each job according to the job specifications and maintains established production standards. This is a production job requiring the operator to stand 8 hours a day. The position requires the operator be detail orientated and have a strong mechanical aptitude. This position is located in Waunakee, Wisconsin.

Duties, Responsibilities & Abilities:

• Interpret and follow direction from a PrintStream work ticket
• Mechanical aptitude to set up and operate: 6 station Bell & Howell inserter or a similar model from another manufacturer, postage meter and tray banding equipment
• Mechanical aptitude to set up and operate: Video Jet Ink Jet equipment or a similar model from another manufacturer and tray banding equipment
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to bend repetitively
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to operate a computer based insert matching system
• Support safety practices including the handling of and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Ability to understand specific customer and quality related job processes and detail requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs

Skills & Educational Requirements:

• Prior print shop and/or mail house experience a plus
• Experience operating inserters, inkjets and other mailing equipment
• General knowledge of US postal regulations
• High School education or equivalent professional experience