Description

Leader Dogs for the Blind , based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been making people unstoppable for 80 years, empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. To learn more about our mission and campus follow the link to our website here.

Why work at Leader Dogs for the Blind?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off front loaded on first day of employment
• Annual merit pay increases
• Workout room access
• Dog friendly office

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for receiving, sorting, and delivering all incoming mail, packages, cartons and skids as well as processing all outbound mail and packages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for retrieving morning and afternoon mail. Responsible for sorting and opening all mail.
• Distributes all incoming mail to their distribution box. Hand deliver envelopes, cartons or other items as needed.
• Weighs, meters and mails out any outbound mail.
• Tracks postage costs by cost center for each outbound piece. Provide a monthly listing of all U. S. postage used, by cost center
• Receives any incoming cartons, packages or skids..
• Troubleshoots mailroom equipment such as scale, meter machine, folding machine, printer, copiers or other item. Contacts equipment company repair personnel as needed.
• Maintains supply of ink and toners for the mailroom equipment and all copy machines located at Leader Dog.
• Maintains stock of copy machine and printer paper ensuring sufficient quantity is on hand and available.
• Coordinates with other departments to determine their outbound mail needs and then, as needed, contact volunteers to arrange their services to assist with any bulk mailing.
• Installs meter machine updates as received.
• Supports facilities team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. One to three years of experience in logistics/mailroom or related field required. Some college preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess general knowledge of mailing techniques, methods, and rates for various shipping vendors (Post Office, UPS, FedEx etc.).
• Proficient in latest version of Microsoft Office products.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong organization skills, and have acuity with detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; must have the ability to work independently, be self-directed with little or no supervision.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and the ability to travel as needed.
• Comfortable with and willing to work around large dogs.
• Possess sound business judgment, exercise professional conduct, understand and follow business ethics and standards, and maintain a high level of confidentiality in all duties.
• Willing to perform general public relations duties on behalf of Leader Dog (perform tours, answer general questions, be a professional and courteous representative of Leader Dog, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions with employees that promote positive teamwork, as well as with volunteers, donors, clients and all constituents of Leader Dog. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use the phone, and drive. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently move up to 100 pounds (more if handled with a pallet jack). Specific vision abilities of this job close vision, color vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Leader Dogs for the Blind reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position title as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is an at-will employer. This means that the employment relationship may be ended at any time without notice by the employer or employee for any reason. Neither this document, nor any manual issued by Leader Dogs for the Blind, is a contract of employment.