Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.
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Salary Information
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators: $56,530 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Route mail to correct destinations. | General |
| Package objects for shipping. | General |
| Train personnel. | General |
| Distribute incoming mail. | General |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment. | General |
| Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants. | General |
| Verify shipping documentation. | General |
| Attach identification information to products, items or containers. | General |
| Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. | General |
| Sort mail. | General |
| Load materials or equipment. | General |
| Unload materials or equipment. | General |
| Prepare outgoing mail. | General |
| Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Automated Package Processing System APPS | Inventory management software |
| Barcode reader software | Bar coding software |
| Delivery Routing System DRS | Map creation software |
| Delivery operations information system DOIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Electronic Time Clock ETC | Time accounting software |
| Multi-line optical character reader OCR software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| NCR Advanced Store | Point of sale POS software |
| Time and Attendance Collection System TACS | Human resources software |
| Teradata Database | Data base management system software |
| Address Management System AMS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Directory software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Mail Manager | In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association | Not Available |