Job Description
Job Description Machine Operator Associates will be responsible for setting up their machine, feeding and operating their machine to meet production goals. In addition, Machine Operators will be asked to do some light trouble shooting and clearing of jams to assure maximum efficiency. In addition, operators play a key role in checking and maintaining the quality of our final pieces of mail.
Who we are:
Jetson Specialty Marketing (JSM) is a third generation, family owned, full-service direct mail manufacturing facility. We have been in the industry for over 60 years and have a track record of success.
Where are we located?
9775 Commerce Circle
Kutztown, PA 19530
*Exit 45 (Lynnport/New Smithville) off of Rte 78*
*Only 20 minutes from Cabela's, Crystal Cave, Dorney Park and Leaser Lake!
Our Mission:
Exceed our customer's expectations for quality, delivery, and service by focusing on their needs, our employees and improving our processes - everyday.
Our Values:
At JSM, we:
Care for our customers and each other
Apply safe working practices in a highly secure facility
Do our best in all we do
Continually pursue innovation and progress
Build collaborative relationships with openness and honesty
A Lettershop Machine Operator for JSM's Operations Group will control and utilize equipment to produce mail product (printed material, envelopes, or mail pieces) according to customer's guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Essential Functions:
• Prepare pallets and trays and identify pallet and tray breaks while sorting mail.
• Read production orders to determine types, sizes, and codes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
• Prepare paper rolls and load into machine.
• Put material for inserting and envelopes into loading racks on machines.
• Start machines that automatically fold letters, add inserts, stuff and address envelopes, and segregate destination codes.
• Observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
• Verify that items are addressed correctly, packaged properly, and in suitable condition for processing.
• Determine manner in which mail is to be sent and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
• Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
• Place outgoing letters into bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on bins.
• Clear jams in equipment.
• Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and perform other light maintenance when necessary.
• Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
• Adjust guides, rollers, envelopes and insertion bins, using rules and hand tools.
• Accept and check containers of mail material or parcels from material handlers.
• Quality check own work and work of others.
• Deliver upon schedules and plans.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Report and perform assigned duties for entire duration of regularly scheduled shift.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and promote company values and culture.
Requirements Skilled in Operation Monitoring -Watching inventory, packaging, inserting, sorting or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Ability to examine error information on computer display screen identify where the problem is located, and then proceed to clear the problem from the machine (i.e. paper jams).
• Skilled in Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Ability to examine job instructions for appropriate material codes, identify codes on the material at the machine and verify that the correct code is utilized.
• Skilled in Operation and Control - controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Skilled in Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Skilled in Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Near Vision Ability -sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Strength and Endurance Ability - Lifting up to 50 lbs.; standing, bending, and stooping for up to 8 hours; using abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Multilimb Coordination Ability -Coordinating two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Ability to Act with Problem Sensitivity -Tells when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Ability to examine material for common quality issues such as poor fold quality, curled material, and changing sizes. Upon identification of those issues operator must proceed by either working the material so as to be able to use it, or seeking assistance from management
• Ability to Order Information -Arranges things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to Apply Selective Attention -Concentrates on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Perceptual Speed Ability -quickly and accurately compares similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Beneficial:
• Knowledge of Production and Processing -Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.
• Mechanical Knowledge - Inserting, folding and/or print machines and tools.
Benefits *New Associates become eligible for benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days!
Medical (2 plan designs to choose from)
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability Insurance Options
401K
Career growth & development
Friendly company culture!
JSM is an equal opportunity employer.
Skill Set Skilled in Operation Monitoring -Watching inventory, packaging, inserting, sorting or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Ability to examine error information on computer display screen identify where the problem is located, and then proceed to clear the problem from the machine (i.e. paper jams).
Job Tags
Shift work, Afternoon shift,