MAIL WORKER

Description

Mail Worker-Part-Time – Salem, OR

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Garten has an excellent opportunity to join our compassionate and hardworking team as a Part Time Mail Worker. When you join the team at Garten, you become a part of a not-for-profit corporation that changes lives and positively impacts the community. We have a diverse employee base and operate social enterprises to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities. In 2020, we celebrated our 50th-anniversary and have operated continuously and safely throughout the pandemic.

General Position Summary:

Performs a variety of tasks within Mail Services Division (including, but not limited to,  sorting, collating, labeling, inserting, folding, metering, stapling, sealing) in a timely and accurate manner; provides equipment support as required.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Sorts and processes mail.
• Sets-up and operates equipment in Mail Services as assigned.
• Performs required paperwork.
• Completes all required paperwork per postal regulations.
• Effectively communicates with coworkers and provides support as needed.

Secondary Functions:

May perform any or all of the following secondary functions on as-needed basis:

• Checks in mail.
• Assists in loading/unloading mail as assigned.
• Provides back-up coverage as assigned.
• Assists with special project work.
• Provides input on ways the organization can create integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Scope:

Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operates from established and well known procedures.  Decisions are made within general company policy constraints but may occasionally require independent decision making.

This position may be asked to provide input on recommendations concerning long-range operational planning for the organization.

Mistakes/errors may disrupt operations and cause financial loss by increasing operating expenses.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is not generally supervisory in nature but may be required to provide work direction to coworkers as needed.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Has mostly internal contacts with own department staff and supervisor.  The most frequent external contacts are with customers.  The types of interactions, both internal and external, involve information exchange and problem solving.

Contacts, both inside and outside, are usually made at the employee's own initiative with 50% of the contacts being over the phone and 50% face to face.  20% of all contacts are with external customers while 80% are with internal customers.

Specific Job Skills Required:

• Excellent communication, training, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Mental and physical ability to operate mail processing equipment.
• Ability to understand postal regulations.
• Ability to use independent judgment and/or take independent action and make decisions.
• Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to use computer hardware/software and 10-key.
• Ability to retain high level of concentration and attentiveness to detail while performing multiple tasks.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Skill at data/record-keeping.
• Ability to stand, handle objects, reach, see, bend, twist and make repetitive movements with hands and wrists continuously throughout a normal workday.
• Ability to push/pull up to 400 pounds with pallet jack occasionally and lift/carry up to 40 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience/training in a mailroom environment or similar functions.
• A minimum of 1 year experience/training using general office equipment.
• A high school education or equivalent.

Job Conditions:

This position requires the incumbent to work in an environment where there is exposure to dust, poor lighting and ventilation, noise, odors and temperature fluctuations.  Other working conditions include: shift work; frequent interruptions; working alone; exposure to computer CRTs; on-call status; shift work; disagreeable contacts (i.e. aggressive/agitated individuals); evening work; may work extended hours during peak periods.

Perks Include:

• FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Garten Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday

Footer/EEO Statement:

Garten commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@garten.org.

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