Machine Operator

Physicians Mutual is hiring for a full time Machine Operator in our Mail Processing Center. The selected candidate will ensure our policyowners receive mailings that are in good condition and presented in an organized fashion. Processes mail according to quality standards and established guidelines.

$16.00/hourly + experience 

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks to maximize production and efficiency of the Mail Processing Center.
• Operates various pieces of machinery (inserters, MBO Folders, staple machines, GBR folders) in order to produce, assemble and distribute different mailings.
• Exercises precautions to ensure the safety of self and others while facilitating the production process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Operates various machines to maintain production, as required.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a mail processing or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to score a minimum of 70% on Attention to Detail pre-employment tests and achieve average Proficiency Score (or better) on the SRA Reading and Math Indexes.
• Ability to work under pressure of mail dates, machine pacing, and productivity standards.
• Basic math skills to complete production balancing.
• Strong ability to distinguish between a number of highly similar forms.
• Ability to concentrate and remain mentally alert while performing routine tasks for 3-4 hours.
• Physical ability to remain standing for long periods of time while operating machines and lifting heavy boxes up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to manually make relatively fine adjustments for effective machine operation.
• Effective human relations skills to complete job duties using cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to learn and follow all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Strong attention to and ability to follow safety procedures.

About us:

Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.

The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual, Physicians Life and Physicians Select Insurance Companies. The family of companies provide health, life and retirement products, including Medicare Supplement, dental, life and supplemental health insurance, coverage for funeral pre-planning along with pet insurance for dogs and cats.

Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer approval rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.