Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators

Also called: Mail Clerk, Mail Handler, Mail Machine Operator, Postal Clerk,

What they do:

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.

On the job, you would:

Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.

Business

customer service

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
reading work related information

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers

Verbal

listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

They do well at jobs that need:

Integrity
Self Control
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance

You might use software like this on the job:

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access
Recordkeeping software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$30,960

$21,380

$47,110