MAILROOM MACHINE OPERATOR

Job Requisition ID: 55553 

Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REPRODUCTION SERVICE TECH I (38203) 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26): $3,828-$4,883/month ($45,936-$58,596/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 5
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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Position Overview

The Office of Business Services is seeking to hire a position to serve as Mailroom Machine Operator to operate Multiline Optical Character Reader (MLOCR) barcoding/sorting system/equipment machines and operates inserting machines/equipment while receiving training in the operation of more complex computerized mailing systems. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Mailroom Machine Operator. 
• Operates inserting system and equipment machines. 
• Receives training in the operation of a variety of computerized mailing systems, to include Video Jet and address labeling systems.
• Maintains personal work area and ensures common areas are picked up, cleaned, and organized daily. 
• Operates and processes computer generated listings, as well as official Agency distributions verifying compliance to Agency, State and Federal Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience utilizing skill in the operation of mail barcoding/sorting and inserting equipment.