AI Assistant for 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.

Some Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.(Core task)
  • 2Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.(Core task)
  • 3Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.(Core task)
  • 4Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.(Core task)
  • 5Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.(Core task)
  • 6Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.(Core task)
  • 7Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.(Core task)
  • 8Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.(Core task)
  • 9Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
  • 10Inspect mail machine output for defects and determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Time Management
Active Listening
Writing
Coordination
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingAdministrative

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Email softwareFinancial accounting softwarePostal ExplorerRecordkeeping softwareWeb browser softwareWord processing software

Daily Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Processing Information

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