Mail Sorter Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description

 This is a temporary position up to six (6) months, with possible conversion to non-temporary based on workload and/or performance. 

The General Clerk I is responsible for sorting outgoing and/or incoming mail using automated equipment. The General Clerk I lifts and/or carries moderate to heavy mail and packages and stands for prolonged amounts of time.

The General Clerk I performs assigned tasks within the functional area depending on assignment, to include but not limited to the following:

Identify, classify, sort, and reconcile mail both electronically and manually.

Fine sort letters and small parcels.

Operates automatic letter sorter (Tritek)

Quality checking letters sorted on the Tritek machine

Call-off staged mail to ensure a 100% mail turnover.

Process inbound sac vides.

Process inbound pouches with mail.

Feed/induct mail on the parcel sorter.

Manage the shipping lanes of the parcel sorter when the parcel sorter is in operation.

Removing processed mail from containment and replacing full cages with empties.

Using the pallet jack to move and stage mail accordingly.

Process bulk mail.

Pouch outbound mail based on the established frequency schedule.

Seal mail bags and pouches.

Stage all processed mail by freight forwarder.

Ensure all pouched mail is quality checked using the established guidelines.

Cross-train and work across contract functional areas to meet workload demands, including HMI and encoding.

Perform duties in accordance with safe warehouse operations, practices & policies.

Maintain knowledge of contract performance requirements and acceptable quality levels for assigned tasks to achieve contract compliance.

Ensure OpenNet account is active by taking all required training classes in a timely manner.

Understand and use ILMS to perform all job duties.

Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

Rotate into both the HMI and encoding stations as needed to meet contract requirements.

This position pays $21.03 per hour plus $5.49 per hour for health and welfare benefit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience in a high-volume production mail operation, warehouse, or similar environment

Ability to successfully complete online warehouse skills assessment

Ability to successfully complete corporate background investigation to include credit and criminal check

Ability to successfully complete lift test

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government suitability determination/clearance

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite skills

Ability to express/exchange ideas clearly in the English language, both written and verbal

Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times

Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction

Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment

Ability to relate to others in a friendly, courteous, and business-like manner

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers, both written and verbal

Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements

Attention to detail

Ability to meet physical demands

Good attendance record

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; bend; reach; carry; stoop; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; and lift up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This position is performed onsite at a Federal Government warehouse/mail processing facility where both safety and security protocols are paramount.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.

DTSV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.