Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

The Mail Processing Technician will assist with the operations of Powered Printing and mail processing. Primary duties include operation of printing, bindery, inserting and other equipment to print and process external client billings and other mailing projects. Other duties mail collection and distribution, office supplies inventory and distribution, and all other related services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Essential Job Functions for Billable Services :

• Responsible for the operation of the inserting equipment to process external client mailings. Program and configure inserters. Verify all job elements are correct for each mailing, including statements, inserts, envelopes, postage, dates, indicia, and documentation.

• Complete project/billing forms for billable mailings with accurate postage, counts, supplies used and billable labor hours. Record processed job details on departmental project log and record billable hours on timesheets.

• Operate production inkjet printers. Verify and select jobs, load paper and forms and print client billings and other projects.

• Responsible for cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment and machinery, including (but not limited to) inserters, inkjet printers, ink jet addressing machine, tabber, strapper, postage machine and UPS equipment.

• Prepare and process mail pieces for client miscellaneous bulk mailings. Print addresses using inkjet addressing machine. Follow job description details and complete projects requirements listed on mail project forms.

• Sort, bundle and prepare mailing to meet postal regulations and deliver to the Post Office.

• Operate folder, collator, paper cutter, perforating machine, in addition to various other equipment.

Essential Job Functions for Dairyland Internal Mail Services :

• Daily collection, sorting and distribution of Dairyland (DPC) incoming and interoffice mail for Administration building and the Service Center. Process outgoing mail and packages on postage meter equipment and prepare mail for delivery to all DPC plants and Distribution Cooperatives. Maintain database and mailing labels for cooperatives and outlying employees.

• Process outgoing UPS and overnight packages for staff. Process electronic UPS shipping record logs and prepare packages for daily pick up. Keep accurate record of charges and assign appropriate cost centers and approve vendor invoices. Collect payment for employee personal packages. Pick up daily incoming UPS parcels from the warehouse and distribute to Administration building staff.

• Provide messenger services such as, pick up and delivery to post office, bank, and local vendors. Make two daily runs to the Service Center for delivery and collection of mail, office and cafeteria supplies.

• Responsible for ordering, inventory and distribution of office, computer and related supplies. Request bids and negotiate pricing with vendors. Purchase miscellaneous items with company issued credit card. Approve related invoices for payment.

• Maintain accurate records of postage usage, office supply purchases and other related expenses. Resolve discrepancies with vendors.

• Assist print shop with projects as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience : High School Diploma. Prefer post high school printing or other business-related diploma or degree.

Skills : Must possess basic math and computer skills. Mechanical aptitude with workable knowledge of basic mechanics and tools required. Prefer experience on mail processing equipment. Knowledge of Postal Regulations desired. Must have strong attention to detail.

Licenses and Certifications : Valid Driver’s License and must obtain DOT medical certificate within 30 days of employment.

Physical Demands : Operate inserters, postage machine, UPS equipment, addressing machines, PC/printer, production inkjet printer, calculator and copy and fax machines. Manipulation of hand tools, mail, packages, boxes of envelopes, trays of inserts, mail trays, carts and dollies. Requires standing, walking, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting upper body, bending, and reaching. Regularly required to lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lifting 70 lbs.

Environmental Demands : Works primarily indoors. Frequently works in extreme noise. Occasionally works around cleaning solutions and mechanical and electrical hazards. Work outdoors when loading or delivering mail as well as performing errand runs. Load and unload department van in variable weather conditions.

Other Job Characteristics : Overtime may be required in order to meet deadlines. Must not be colorblind.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.