- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Finger Dexterity, and Category Flexibility. Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Education and Training, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Interacting With Computers
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Finger Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Trunk Strength
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Speech Recognition
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Static Strength
Visual Color Discrimination
Far Vision
Extent Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Multilimb Coordination
Visualization
Reaction Time
Time Sharing
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Rate Control
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Number Facility
Speed of Closure
Dynamic Strength
Depth Perception
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speed of Limb Movement
Response Orientation
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Clerical
Psychology
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Transportation
Mechanical
Sociology and Anthropology
Law and Government
Wages
District of Columbia
$39,250
Massachusetts
$31,750
New York
$29,930
Colorado
$29,190
Rhode Island
$29,040
Maryland
$28,700
New Jersey
$27,900
California
$27,770
Nevada
$27,540
Indiana
$27,510
Pennsylvania
$27,400
Minnesota
$27,350
New Hampshire
$27,340
West Virginia
$27,050
Arizona
$26,590
New Mexico
$26,410
Vermont
$26,400
North Carolina
$26,240
Wisconsin
$26,160
Washington
$26,140
Maine
$26,040
Kentucky
$25,890
Utah
$25,760
Missouri
$25,760
Connecticut
$25,590
Tennessee
$25,540
Hawaii
$25,520
Texas
$25,500
Oregon
$25,140
Ohio
$24,980
Illinois
$24,820
Idaho
$24,770
Georgia
$24,330
Virginia
$24,210
Florida
$24,070
Alaska
$24,050
Alabama
$23,870
South Carolina
$23,850
Louisiana
$23,680
Iowa
$23,640
Virgin Islands
$23,640
Michigan
$23,530
Nebraska
$23,210
Kansas
$23,070
Mississippi
$22,800
Oklahoma
$22,660
South Dakota
$22,610
Arkansas
$22,390
Delaware
$21,830
North Dakota
$21,330
Montana
$20,910
Puerto Rico
$19,270
Wyoming
$18,970
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Writing
Active Listening
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Instructing
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Contact With Others
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Telephone
Spend Time Standing
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Level of Competition
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With External Customers
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Work Schedules
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Walking and Running
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
- Importance Supplemental-
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
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.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses