Print Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Print Machine Operator - 1st Shift Job Summary

Prepares various company materials for enterprise mailing within a fast paced, production environment. Processes compliance materials, transactional and marketing mail in accordance to USPS regulations for timely delivery based on internal customers' expectations.

• This is a 1st Shift opportunity onsite in our Caledonia, MI DS&L Location.
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30pm.

• Performs manual processing of mail by utilizing large, high speed machines within production environment.
• Utilizes knowledge of 1-2 specific machine types and models to perform quality and timely placement.
• Assembles pre-printed materials within automated inserting and metering equipment for subsequent delivery to intended recipients via USPS, FEDEX or UPS.
• Manually scans bar codes to comply with processing instructions including proper page accumulation and enclosure content quantities.
• Prepares compliance related mail including certified mail with a sense of urgency to avoid fines or legal concerns.
• Prepares and submits production reports reflecting detailed job activity including materials processed and equipment used.
• Conducts detailed job reconciliation by comparing accounted processing results to reporting results to ensure balance of work.
• Submits report results to Lead staff for review.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment issues including paper and envelope feeding jams.
• Identifies software, hardware and/or programming issues to leadership team including return envelopes and missing bar codes.
• Interacts with third party vendor to explain machine dysfunction to resolve concerns quickly and efficiently.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure quality standards are achieved including insert quality and postage amount with the objective of reducing costs and duplication of work.

• Less than one year of general work experience preferred.
• Machine operator experience, preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Some physical activities: carrying up to 50 lbs. maximum, lifting up to 50 lbs. maximum, reaching, seeing, standing for extended periods, walking, kneeling, pushing, pulling, sorting, cleaning, twisting, climbing, hearing, and squatting.

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  o CA Only: $16.90 - $26.97
  o CO Only: $15.32 - $25.60
  o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $15.32 - $25.60
  o MA Only: $16.48 - $26.97
  o MD Only: $15.32 - $25.60
  o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $16.48 - $26.97
  o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $16.48 - $24.17
  o WA Only: $17.13 - $29.09
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

US - MI
- Caledonia, US - MI
- Grand Rapids

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.