(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
91
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Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing. |
90
|
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines. |
86
|
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins. |
86
|
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes. |
80
|
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters. |
80
|
Clear jams in sortation equipment. |
78
|
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations. |
72
|
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary. |
71
|
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary. |
71
|
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines. |
71
|
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets. |
68
|
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities. |
67
|
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts. |
63
|
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects. |
61
|
Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures. |
60
|
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests. |
53
|
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing. |
51
|
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools. |
47
|
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels. |
46
|
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors. |
45
|
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies. |
42
|
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions. |
38
|
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail. |
34
|
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. |
31
|
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes. |
30
|
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains" to move containers of mail. |
28
|
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification. |
13
|
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges. |
12
|
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
64
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
52
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
51
|
Getting Information
|
51
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
49
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
49
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
47
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
45
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
45
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Processing Information
|
41
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
39
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
38
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
37
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
36
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
33
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
32
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
32
|
Interacting With Computers
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
29
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
27
|
Thinking Creatively
|
25
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
25
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
25
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
24
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
24
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
24
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
20
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
20
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
15
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
14
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
13
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
10
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
8
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|