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Robert Half
Mailroom Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Postal Service / Mail Room Worker
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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.
$54,792 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable Mailroom Assistant to support daily mail and package operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position plays an important role in keeping internal deliveries, outgoing shipments, and incoming parcel distribution organized and on schedule. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling routine transportation tasks, and able to maintain consistent coverage during standard business hours.
Receive, log, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and overnight deliveries.
Process outgoing mail, including postage metering and preparation of shipments through carriers such as UPS.Collect and distribute interoffice mail to administrative departments, faculty offices, residence halls, and designated mail locations.
Prepare and deliver bulk mail shipments as needed.
Monitor and report maintenance needs related to mailroom operations and transportation equipment.
Assist with scheduling and coordination of mailroom coverage during business hours.
Provide general support to campus departments regarding mail and package inquiries.
Support shipping, receiving, and inventory-related activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Transport mail between the organization and the post office, ensuring timely pickup and delivery of items.
- Receive, record, and route incoming parcels, express shipments, and other deliveries to the correct recipients.
- Process outgoing correspondence by applying postage and preparing packages for shipment through approved carriers.
- Sort and distribute internal mail to administrative departments, faculty collection points, and residential or designated campus locations.
- Assemble and dispatch bulk mailings when needed, making sure materials are prepared accurately for postal submission.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the mailroom and coordinate schedules to ensure the area remains staffed throughout regular operating hours.
- Provide task direction to student workers or support staff assisting with mailroom activities.
- Monitor the condition of the vehicle used for mail transport and report routine service needs or repair concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Perform other related mail services duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.
Receive, log, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and overnight deliveries.
Process outgoing mail, including postage metering and preparation of shipments through carriers such as UPS.Collect and distribute interoffice mail to administrative departments, faculty offices, residence halls, and designated mail locations.
Prepare and deliver bulk mail shipments as needed.
Monitor and report maintenance needs related to mailroom operations and transportation equipment.
Assist with scheduling and coordination of mailroom coverage during business hours.
Provide general support to campus departments regarding mail and package inquiries.
Support shipping, receiving, and inventory-related activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.