Inserter Machine Operator

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Cleveland, OH 44102Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $15.50 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day  **$500 Sign on Bonus!** ABOUT US: Midwest Direct was founded in 1982 as a provider of mail presorting operations. Helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail service, our technology has advanced to the point where just one of our machines can sort up to 50,000 pieces per hour! Midwest Direct helps our clients efficiently create and deliver their print, mail and digital messages with the best audience data for targeted and accurate deliverability.  When you add in our additional delivery channels, such as email, Informed Delivery, and online advertising, we average over two million messages a day delivered to mailboxes, inboxes and online. Midwest Direct is looking for an inserter machine operator. Our Inserter Operators run the equipment that gets those mailings out the door accurately and on time. We're looking for people with mechanical curiosity and attention to detail, not necessarily a mail industry background. Job duties include: Learn to set up, run, and troubleshoot high-speed inserting equipment under the guidance of experienced operators Read job tickets and follow production specs to make sure every piece meets quality standards Work as part of a team to hit production deadlines Progress through a structured training path toward independent machine operation Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Schedule: - Monday through Thursday 8am - 5:30pm - Friday 8am - 12pm  Compensation: - Base pay of $15.50 - 18/hr based on experience  BENEFITS TO JOINING MIDWEST: - Paid vacation and holidays - Attendance bonuses - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance - 401k plans - Employee referral bonuses - Public transportation benefits   Qualifications• High school diploma or equivalent required • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues is a plus, but not required • Ability to read and follow detailed job specifications and diagrams • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment • Basic math skills for measuring and counting Physical demands and abilities:   - The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodations  - The ability to walk, stand, stoop, and bend 80% of the time with or without accommodations  - Ability to stand for long periods of time.    MUST be able to pass criminal background check and drug test! Midwest Direct is proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrates our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.