Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
Quick Facts
Median Salary$54,951
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+13.42%
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What They Do
A Postal Service or Mail Room Worker collects and sorts mail and packages, sells stamps and other mailing supplies, and delivers mail to residential and business customers.
Core Tasks:
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
- Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
- Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
- Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
- Transport mail from one work station to another.
What to expect as a Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
31% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
1603 openings for Postal Service / Mail Room Workers
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