MAILING AND BINDERY SPECIALIST

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate activities within the shipping/receiving/warehouse areas of all incoming and outgoing shipments 
• Performs UPS, FedEx and other courier services as required
• Reviewing work orders / Production Control sheets for accuracy
• Operate proficiently in bindery, i.e. Cutting, folding, stitching, padding, and other bindery related tasks 
• Conducting window checks to ensure proper placement of the address block
• Helping with finishing and packing as necessary
• Producing work efficiently and safely
• Maintaining the work area in clean and organized fashion
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills as needed as the business changes
• Ensure safety of material storage on the floor and in the warehouses to full compliance with applicable law
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed
• Works closely with material handlers to ensure accuracy of inventory and provides backup support to the QC/Receiving manager as needed. 
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments 
• As a backup driver, ensure that all pickups are accomplished in the appropriate timeframe as scheduled by the Production Manager
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Operate a high-speed mailing machine processing customers’ daily letters and flats
• Should be knowledgeable in US Postal Rates and Mail Classifications
• Necessary to balance postage accounts funds to settle daily
• Minor workstation housekeeping duties 
• Clear communications with internal teams
• Handling multiple and changing priorities
• Meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• College/High School or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in digital printing profession or mailing industry helpful
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, resourcefully with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strong working relationships with internal customers.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to use with internal and external customers at all levels
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook), will also use Midnight and other in-house applications
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to employees and customers
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state, & local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person