What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Programmer position at ResourceOne?
Moore Digital Print and Mail Center, Tulsa is looking for Data Programmer to join our Data Processing Team.
Job Summary: The main function of this position is to prepare variable data documents, and to ensure the accurate and timely flow of work throughout the plant. This position also reads and interprets client and sales instructions pertaining to preparing jobs for mailing, analyzes what is required to produce the job, and proceeds with the timely production of jobs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work with Client services and production on data job requirements such as postal specifications, data instructions, customer data mapping and any special processing requirements.
- Perform quality checks ("preflight") on customer data on a timely basis, confirming file counts and bringing any errors or concerns to the attention of the manager. Examples of issues for consideration: missing record layouts; discrepancies in file counts; file structure doesn't comply with record layout provided or job requirements.
- Follow data job through to completion including data file receipt, postal sort, output formatting, and file generation.
- Perform data hygiene tasks, including deduplication, address standardization, and National Change of Address processing.
- Generate and validate distribution reports (i.e.: list codes; zip code; other demographic profiling information) for required jobs using provided applications or other external software.
- Understand USPS postal specifications relating to mail piece design and automation compliance as well as address block placement and formatting in order to identify common errors in data instructions received on all mailing jobs.
- Utilize scripting languages of department applications to select and manipulate customer data per job specifications while maintaining the integrity of the output.
- Generate data "signoffs" that meet Customer requirements.
- Work closely with Operations and Client Services to ensure production outputs match the required press layouts and meet any additional Quality Control requirements.
- Be available on call during some production runs to accommodate for timely data changes and corrections caused by changes in equipment, customer changes, or other potential oversights.
- Independently identify any anomalies with customer input and/or processed data. Resolving issues if possible
- Ensure the secure handling of confidential client data in compliance with privacy standards.
- Note that this is an "on-call" position that does at times require availability outside of regular office hours.
- Read and interpret job tickets and ask for clarification if required.
- Must be professional in dress, communication, and actions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Consistent and Reliable attendance is mandatory.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Exemplary associate status within the organization who is willing to work as a team member
- Must be able to follow written and verbal direction, work with others and be self-motivated.
- Must have outstanding communication skills with co-workers and customers.
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment
- Knowledge of USPS regulations a plus
- Proficient at preflight and analyzing client files, identify problems and correcting prior to
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Data Processing Programmer with the Print industry preferred
- Knowledge of USPS regulations a plus
- Previous background in prepress and/or digital print experience preferred.
- Knowledge of USPS regulations a plus
- Program & Scripting experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Required to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach and move about the facility
- Required to grip twist and turn both hands for long periods of time
- Required to work on a computer for long periods of time
Must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation.
For more information and details, email Christy -cwhite@wearemoore.com You can also apply online at www.resource-one.us
Moore Digital Print and Mail Center, Tulsa is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Moore Digital Print and Mail Center, Tulsa is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.