Barcode Sweeper I

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.

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.

Performance Measures:

• Safety records.
• Quality results.
• Cleanliness of work areas.
• Time/management/attendance.
• Completion and acceptable results of scheduled training. 
• Completion of assigned goals by the end of each year. 
• Safeguard all Compliance Regulations (HIPPA, PHI, Financial Data, Security, etc.)
• Sort rate (pieces per hour).
• Pieces of mail handled.
• Percent of internal mail delivered on time.
• Percent of incoming USPS mail delivered on time.
• Percent of accountable mail delivered on time.
• Percent of internal and USPS mail sorted correctly.
• Cost per piece per class.
• Work-sharing savings.
• Percent of metered postage and stamps that are spoiled.
• The percentage of outgoing mail that is moved to USPS the same day it is received in the mail center.
• The percentage of outgoing mail that is returned as undeliverable as addressed.

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.