Barcode Sweeper I at Postal Center International – Brownsburg, Indiana

Job Summary:

The Barcode Mail Sweeper I is responsible for performing manual sorting, bundling and manipulation of various classes of mailing products through an automated process.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

-Shift A: Work schedule is Monday through Wednesday, with mandatory rotating Sundays, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

-Shift B: Work schedule is Thursday through Saturday, with mandatory rotating Sundays, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

-Overnight Shift: Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manual handling and inspection of printed material to ensure mail is sorted by grouping.
• Ensure sort bins are emptied quickly and accurately to avoid mail jams. Watch for blockage or stoppage of mail processing.
• Certify that sorted mail is labeled and stacked correctly in trays and all mail pieces are facing the label direction on bin.
• Observe for any folded or bent mail pieces. Review mail not properly sorted or rejected.
• Quality control includes ensuring that sorted mail is accurately tagged according to the proper destination.
• Ensure work area is free of hazards and clean of debris.
• Follows all required safety procedures and communicates all concerns regarding safety to the department manager.
• Complete production time keeping records (Data Collection) via Pace inclusive of logging time against the proper activity codes, quantity produced, and materials where applicable.
• Work with other departments to ensure job schedules are maintained and customer expectations are exceeded.
• General warehouse and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Cooperative and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior warehouse type setting experience a plus
• Experience in mail processing is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lifting requirements of 35 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing at workstation.
• Extended periods of focused reading of mail pieces and labels.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk, reach, extend, bend, stoop, and squat throughout the shift.
• Will be exposed to a loud noise environment.
• May be exposed to dust.
• Extended work shifts may be required due to business needs and the flexibility to work overtime and weekends are required.