Temp Mailroom Technician

MDU, in Bismarck, ND is seeking a temporary Mailroom Tech to assist with seasonal workload. This position operates and maintains high volume inserting equipment to process customer bill statements that are generated daily. Processes customer bill statements in a manner that meets all regulatory requirements, are properly postmarked and accounted for. Responsible for the collection, sorting and distribution of all incoming mail to the General Office and various subsidiary/division companies and prepares all outgoing mail and freight. Determines the appropriate carrier and follows proper procedures to assure all outgoing materials are processed in an accurate and cost-effective manner. Verifies proper postage metering and manages costs for all postage meter funds. Tracks a variety of mail related statistical information that contributes to cost of service and budget forecasting. This temporary assignment will be scheduled to work up to 40 ours/week, beginning work as early as January 6, 2025, and is anticipated to last for up to three (3) months. All MDU employees are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in their day-to-day work routines for themselves and others.

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Two years of customer service experience in mail processing, shipping/receiving, operation of automated equipment or related technical fields.

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.

• Experience in mailroom operations
• Experience operating automated equipment
• Associates Degree in Mechanical or Applied Science
• Experience creating and editing Excel spreadsheets and using basic formulas
• Accounting or bookkeeping skills
• Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot large volume inserting equipment

• Processes daily volume of customer bills. Reviews monthly bill insert schedule; strictly monitors proper bill inserts. Evaluates printed customer bill documents prior to inserting to check for discrepancies. Programs detailed set-up information into the Bell & Howell digital equipment for inserting process to ensure accurate 2D code reading. Trays and loads bills for pickup and completes daily paperwork for mail service provider. Reconciles daily billing to ensure all bill statements have been accounted for.
• Prepares all outgoing letters and packages by accurately determining best method and applying proper postage with digital postage equipment. Accurately completes all required paperwork to submit mail to outsource processing center.
• Operates high volume inserting equipment to prepare a variety of documents for mailing on a daily basis. This includes numerous letters associated with the customer billing system, Accounts Payable checks for all Utility Group companies, and numerous other items as requested for mailing.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers typically made between - $14 - $20 Per Hour

Application Deadline: January 16, 2025