MAILING MACHINE OPERATOR (1st Shift)

Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Mailing Machine Operator to join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate has experience running inkjets and inserters and a continuous improvement mindset, but we will train the right candidate! 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 learn to operate printing and inserting equipment. 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:

1. Deliver quality products

• Inspect and perform post and preprocesses to ensure quality at the source
• Interpret and follow direction from work tickets and instructions
• Follow department procedures including QC checklists
• Actively participate in reducing organizational rework
• Participate in quality audits for the department
• Be part of the team resolving quality issues in the department
• Assist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customers
• Report non-conforming materials for the department
• Accurately record your time and materials

2. Ensure efficient processes

• Work to meet or beat estimated standards
• Communicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team members
• Provide feedback on consumables for all devices
• Be part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centers
• Develop ways to improve efficiencies and throughput
• Effectively work with computer-based systems to ensure efficient processing

3. Actively engage in Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Assist in root cause analysis
• Understand, maintain and create Standard Work documentation
• Collaborate with fellow employees to develop and improve processes
• Participate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the department
• Brainstorm and unveil CI (continuous improvement) opportunities
• Reduce waste, including rework, and attack the eight wastes
• Maintain a clean and orderly 6S work area

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Stay current with industry trends and U.S. Postal regulation requirements
• Track and log items and repairs
• Participate in maintenance programs and assist with mechanical repairs to ensure quality products
• Provide feedback on new equipment purchases and decisions

Skills & Educational Requirements:

• Reading and writing skills
• Prior print shop and/or mail house experience a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to operate a computer-based insert matching system
• General knowledge of US postal regulations
• Mechanical aptitude to set up and operate printers, inserters, postage meters, and tray banding equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly stand (up to 8 hours)
• Constantly lift up to 10 lbs
• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequently bend

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity or exposure up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day of 8 hour day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity or exposure from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day of 8 hour day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity or exposure more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day of 8 hour day)