OCR Operator​/Driver

With locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, Forum Communications Printing addresses commercial printing and mailing needs with our high-quality print and mail solutions. Services include magazine, catalog, book, and tradeshow printing, brochures, direct mailers, postcards, variable data printing, statements, glossy inserts, annual reports, fulfillment, first class mail pick-up, and print & digital publications. Forum Communications Printing is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation, family-owned, Upper Midwest media company.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily operation of the MLOCR. This employee oversees sweepers to ensure compliance with postal regulations, may assist with daily operation of mail meter machines as required, and will assist as a back up driver on routes as needed. This is a 32-Benefitted position, Monday - Friday, 1045am - 630pm, approximately.

Essential Functions

OCR OPERATION FUNCTIONS:

• Daily operation of the MLOCR, including: feeding, monitoring, sweeping bins, maintenance, housekeeping, quality control, and computer operations.
• Assist with sorting mail; remove mail from sorting machines, prepare and label mail trays.

METER OPERATOR FUNCTIONS:

• Daily operation of mail meter machines, including feeding, monitoring, light maintenance,
• quality control, and computer operation.
• Sweep bins on the OCR - sorting, traying, cleaning, and stocking.

DRIVER FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a backup driver on mail routes.
• Safely operate company vehicles (such as vans, small trucks, or a single axel box truck) for pick-up and delivery of printed materials.
• Load and unload products, ensuring all items are properly secured to prevent damage in transit.
• Verify delivery documentation, including packing slips, invoices, and delivery logs, ensuring accuracy before departure.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service when interacting with clients, vendors, and internal staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicle, reporting any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, traffic laws, and local regulations.
• Keep current and updated on mail and postal regulations.
• In the event of an accident involving a company vehicle, employee is required to follow procedure as detailed in FCP Motor Vehicle Safety Program.
• Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possession of, OR the ability to obtain, a DOT medical card - company will assist with this, if you do not currently have it.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
• Knowledge of the service/delivery area is beneficial, while covering driving routes.

Expected compensation for this role is between $18 and $20/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we're so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest's leading media organizations, we're driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Our teams are made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Along with a competitive benefits package, you'll find real opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact within a culture that celebrates ideas, values people, and knows how to have fun along the way. Come for the perks. Stay for the community.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Salary Description

$18 - $20/hour