Postal Service Automation Clerk Job Description
A Postal Service Automation Clerk arranges incoming and outgoing mail for distribution, operates mail processing machinery, records shipments and performs other ad hoc duties related to mail handling within the postal service.
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Mail Sorting and Distribution
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The Postal Service Automation Clerk prepares incoming and outgoing mail for sorting mail by state, route, deadline or other established format. Additionally, she distributes mail into correct post office boxes and lockboxes.
Retail and Customer Service
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The Postal Service Automation Clerk interacts with the public, performing retail postal duties including weighing parcels and selling stamps and envelopes.
Heavy Lifting
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The Postal Service Automation Clerk loads and unloads mail trucks and places mail onto sorting stations, requiring the successful candidate to be able to lift substantial amounts of weight.
Equipment Maintenance
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The Postal Service Automation Clerk performs light postal equipment maintenance including clearing machine jams and resetting malfunctioning software.
Examination and Background Check
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The successful candidate for a Postal Service Automation Clerk must pass both a written exam and a background check conducted by the United States Postal Service.
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