Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. 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.

65 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service: $38,150 (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
Prepare outgoing mail. General
Verify shipping documentation. General
Attach identification information to products, items or containers. General
Sort mail. General
Route mail to correct destinations. General
Weigh parcels to determine shipping costs. General
Unload materials or equipment. General
Package objects for shipping. General
Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements. General
Send information, materials or documentation. General
Inspect items for damage or defects. General
Operate computers or computerized equipment. General
Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation. General
Receive shipments. General
Obtain written authorization to perform activities. General
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. General
Sell products or services. General
Collect deposits, payments or fees. General
Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition. Maintenance
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Maintenance
Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions. Analysis
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties. Management
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Adobe Acrobat Document management software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Email software Electronic mail software
    Financial accounting software Accounting software
    Postal Explorer Mailing and shipping software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Recordkeeping software Data base user interface and query software
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      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
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