CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA — As a result of a study begun on Oct. 6, 2010, the Postal Service has made the decision to move some outgoing mail processing operations from the Industry Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), 15421 E. Gale Ave., to the Santa Ana P&DC, 3101 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana.
Santa Ana District Manager Gerard Ahern said, “Given the drastic 20 percent decline in mail volume the Postal Service has experienced since 2007, we must take action to reduce the size of our mail processing network. Consolidating operations and placing our people where we need them is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.”
“I understand our employees’ concern over this move,” Ahern added, “but the consolidation makes sense given the fiscal realities. The Santa Ana P&DC has the capacity to handle the additional workload and we can realize significant savings by shifting operations there.”
It is anticipated that the transition will be completed by April 2012. Some employees may be reassigned to the Santa Ana P&DC or to other vacant positions as a result of the move, in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
“This move will not cause any changes in local mail delivery,” said Ahern. “Letters mailed to local addresses will be delivered the next day, the same as before. I am confident the transition will be smooth and transparent to our customers and they will continue to receive the same excellent service they always have.”
The Industry P&DC will continue to process mail for delivery in the 917 and 918 ZIP Codes. Retail services will still be available at Industry P&DC. The Industry Business Mail Entry Unit will remain open for large volume business mailers and mailers who presort mail will continue to receive applicable postage discounts. Those who drop ship mailings will continue to deposit them at the Industry P&DC.
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