Mail Production - Combo Inserter/Inkjet Operator

At Foresight Group , we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine.

Foresight Group is a subsidiary of the Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.

With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays.

Go to our website, , to learn more about the history of our company!

Position Summary :

While working under the direction of the Mailing Supervisor, the right individual will understand mailing requirements and its supporting paperwork, to include the operation of the following equipment.

Camera matching inserters by Bluecrest and Bell & Howell will be the focus for this position with secondary knowledge of Ink jets and tabbers.

The Inserter Operator continues to learn upon assignment to set-up and operate the lines of associated equipment to become a more skillful and versatile operator.

Work Arrangement : This position is able to work onsite, at our Lansing Headquarters.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite / hybrid / remote) and work location.

MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and / or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• This position starts at $, dependent on experience
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 2 : 1 Match, plus an automatic 2% contribution from company
• 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Acquires the job folder and review it for the mailing specifications or special instructions that may impact the operation or setting up of the equipment.
• Follows routine procedures in the set-up and operation of equipment.
• Reviews the quality of the product continuously to meet the standard that is required.
• Maintains records with quantities, quality, and any other required information.
• Assists in the training of employees new to the department.
• Reports unusual conditions or circumstances to the supervisor or the person in charge.
• Makes final pre-run inspection of job and approves or confers with supervisor for approval.
• Operates or directs the operation of equipment in accordance with customers’ schedule for job orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments to rollers and other small moving parts.
• Operates of manual and battery powered pallet jack.
• Reads Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Sees to proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Operates or assists on other equipment as needed and when workload permits.
• Assists in cleaning up and keeping immediate work area neat and orderly.
• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements.
• Crosstrain and learn the lines of associate equipment, work on job assignments in other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 5-7+ years of experience in printing or other manufacturing fields
• Essential skills needed, experience working on inserters with camera matching capabilities including ink jet equipment with postal paperwork knowledge.
• Beneficial to the position will be working knowledge of Bluecrest (Flowmaster), Bell & Howell inserters, Ink jet and tabber technology.
• Comprehension & interpretation of instructions for variable task and process.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Observational skills to judge product quality and adjust processes when needed.
• Records retention and logging time into software for job costing and time tracking.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to stand for extended periods, handle paper, reach forward, bend and lift boxes or cartons that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Glasses, Gloves,
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds for transport between areas of buildings.
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee’s assigned location for all scheduled shifts.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.