Lettershop / Mailing Operator

Job Summary

Ampersand is an industry leading Printing & Marketing Execution company serving Medium to Large Businesses and Advertising Agencies in the Southwestern Ontario Market. The unique combination of big business technology and services combined with a team-oriented, small business atmosphere make Ampersand a great place to work.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team in the full-time role of Lettershop / Mailing Operator. This production-based role requires a team player with a strong work ethic, drive and ability to balance our extremely high-quality demands with the rigorous pace that this industry demands.

The successful applicant must be highly experienced in lettershop / direct mail operations. They must be highly knowledgeable in the setup, operation and maintenance of lettershop / direct mail equipment including envelope insertion and ink jetting.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding and verifying job specifications and requirements
• Setup and operation of
• Swing Arm Envelope Inserter
• DS700 Envelope Inserter
• Kirk Rudy Ink Jetting System
• Kirk Rudy Match Mate Camera System
• Kirk Rudy Tabbing System
• Ensure name and address information is formatted in accordance with CPC and USPS requirements
• Ensure mail is containerized in trays and gaylords or skids per CPC and USPS requirements
• Responsible for overall quality and integrity of the end-product
• Maintenance of all mailing equipment and ordering of parts to ensure they are kept in good running condition
• Manage inventory of CPC and USPS equipment levels
• Work with the scheduling to ensure client demands are met
• Organize and direct helpers
• Work with planning and prepress to ensure items are printed and finished in a manner compatible with mailing equipment
• Completing quality checks to ensure stringent quality standards are met
• Keeping work area and equipment clean
• Understanding and following company safety policies and procedures

Desired Skills & Experience/Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills and experienced working with data in excel and mailing equipment software
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, data-driven and possess strong analytical skills
• Minimum 5 years experience as lettershop / direct mail machine operator

Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• High Speed Envelope Insertion Equipment: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person