JACKSON MS — As a result of a study begun in February 2011, the Postal Service has made the decision to move all mail processing operations from the Meridian Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) to the Jackson Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Jackson. Local mail delivery will not be affected by the move.
Mississippi District Manager Elizabeth Johnson 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," Johnson added, "but the consolidation makes sense given the fiscal realities. The Jackson P&DC has the capacity to handle the additional workload and we can realize significant savings by shifting operations there."
The transition will be completed by October 2011. Affected career employees will be reassigned to the Jackson P&DC or to other vacant positions.
"This move will not cause any significant changes in local mail delivery," said Johnson. "Letters mailed to local addresses will be delivered the next day, the same as before. However, mail going to the Columbus area, with ZIP Codes beginning with 397, will change from overnight to 2-day service. 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 significant cost savings and productivity gains expected from this consolidation were deciding factors in making this very difficult decision," said Johnson.
Retail service for purchasing stamps and other postal products will remain at the Meridian CSMPC. Large volume business mailers will be able to continue bringing their mail to the Meridian CSMPC Business Mail Entry Unit. Mailers who prepare destination entry rate or "discounted" FCS mailings will take their drop shipment to the Jackson P&DC beginning in October 2011.
White is a native of Greensboro, and is active at CrossPoint Church in her hometown. Her husband, Ron, is the Postmaster of Greensboro; they have four grown children and four grandchildren. "We have an excellent team of employees," she says, "it’s like a family here at the Jamestown Post Office. My plans are to be very involved in the community by staying in touch with what is going on."
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