Mail Clerk - Middletown, NY

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time (30 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work any of our 6-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST. Our office is located at 109 Rykowski Ln, Middletown, NY.

We offer 2 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your work schedule. Training will be conducted on - site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sort and distribute incoming Mail from USPS

• Cross train and work in all processes of Mailroom operation

• Repetitive movements including sit, stand, kneel, reach

• Do Mail run to 155 or 95 building

• Handling requests from Outlook inboxes

• Mail Sorting - from internal mail couriers

• Process all outgoing Mail and packages

• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age OR older

• Familiarity with computer applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system application

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (Domestic)

• Ability to work any of our 6-hour shift schedules (30 hours / week) during our normal business hours of 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST from Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize work

• Collaborate and communicate with co - workers and other departments

Soft Skills:

• Ability to remain focused and productive each day though tasks may be repetitive

• Ability to perform at required productivity and quality levels

Physical and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. or sit for long periods of time

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this is $16.00 - $23.94 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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