At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
We are looking for an organized, energetic postal clerk to work Monday-Friday 6AM-2:20PM. This is a Full-Time, Year-Round, benefits eligible position.
L.L.Bean Postal Clerks assess and accurately process all classes of outgoing mail (domestic and international). Prepare and ship office generated UPS mailings. Receive, sort, and process all incoming mail for proper and timely distribution. Assist in various aspects of internal print production and finishing.
Must be able to lift boxes up to 30 pounds and walk or stand much of the shift.
Responsibilities
- Accept, assess, and accurately process all classes of outgoing, office generated mail (domestic and international)
- Receive mail from all departments and sort according to size, destination, and appropriate mail class
- Analyze oversize or overweight mail, using scale and tables to determine correct postage amount
- Process mail through the applicable equipment, including postage meter
- Process records for all tracked mail
- Prepare and process mailings of Direct to Business and specialty catalogs
- Assess and prepare certain mailings for processing by 3rd party partners
- Prepare marketing requests for mailing to customers
- Prepare mail for pick up by post office mail carriers
- Prepare customer address files for presort 1st class
- Retrieve, assess and format data files and print letters for customer notification mailings
- Compile and produce reports for department and internal customers
- Operate applicable equipment necessary to complete above tasks
- Paper Folder – many types of folds
- Postal Meter – post envelopes, weigh packages, print & apply postage tapes
- Omation – Slices envelopes open
- Mail Scale – weighs multiple pieces for mailings or projects
- Versalink B7035 Printer – Letters, Envelopes, Address Labels
- Receive, sort, and process all incoming mail for proper distribution
- Accept, assess, and sort incoming mail for proper monitoring and timely distribution
- Assess and sort incoming mail for timely distribution of orders to MOS/CS for daily work
- Prepare and ship office generated UPS mailings
- Receive UPS mail from all departments
- Prepare UPS mailing using UPS terminal to key information online
- Prepare mail for pick up by UPS couriers at OFC
- High level of aptitude and comfort with MS and other computer systems
- Excel – Track, compile, analyze and assess data (i.e., address files); and generate reports
- Word – Prepare certain document content, formatting, perform Mail merge, generate reports
- Download daily customer address files
- Bulk Mailer Design – Prepare address format for envelope printer
- Assess, develop, prepare, and process special projects
- Assess variety of project requests to determine most efficient process
- Assist Business partners in determining end result and developing applicable process
- Procure necessary product to complete task
- Develop process guidelines and timeline for completion
- Complete task as determined for efficient project fulfillment
- Monitor project progress and prepare final assessment
- Assist in preparation and processing of certain internal print projects
- Upload data into systems software to initiate print production
- Operate applicable printers and finishing equipment to complete assigned projects
- Process deliveries of catalogs and various supplies.
- Break down cardboard for recycling
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with all safety rules and procedures. Report any unsafe acts or conditions to appropriate individuals.
- Safeguard returned checks, gift cards and undeliverable mail.
- Scan returned checks and send to Lead Payments Specialist in Finance
- Safety destroys returned checks by placing in secured confidential shredding bin
- Procurement
- Responsible for ordering all supplies necessary for mailing services through Smart Source.
- Equipment Maintenance
- Responsible for ensuring all equipment is in working order. Reach out to vendors (Pitney Bowes, BEU etc.) to schedule maintenance on equipment as needed.
- Assume additional related responsibilities as required.
- Process and ship gift card to customers from Returns Bldg.
- Additional duties as required and/or coverage for teammates in similar roles as needed
Health and Safety Requirement
Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: Highschool Diploma, GED, and/or equivalent experience
Years of Experience: 0 to 3
Skills and Qualifications
- Microsoft Systems: Word, Excel Outlook
- SAP (invoices, statements)
- Pitney Bowes Mailing Equipment
- UPS WorldShip
- Self-motivated
- Detailed
- Accurate
- Adaptable
- Strong Communicator
- Aptitude with operating machinery
- Flexible
- Team Player
- POHI Clearance
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.