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For "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service" Jobs, Click HereJob Tasks for: "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Sorts letters or packages into sacks or bins, and places identifying tag on sack or bin, according to destination and type.Affixes postage to packages or letter by hand, or stamps with postage meter, and dispatches mail. Stamps date and time of receipt of incoming mail, and distributes and collects mail. Seals or opens envelopes by hand or machine. Records and maintains records of information such as charges and destination of insured, registered or c.o.d. packages. Wraps packages or bundles by hand or using tying machine. Weighs packages or letters, computes charges, and accepts payment, using weight scale and rate chart. Inspects wrapping, address, and appearance of outgoing package or letter for conformance to standards, and accuracy. Addresses packages or letters by hand, or using addressing machine, label, or stamp. Stacks bundles of bulk printed matter for shipment, and loads and unloads from trucks and conveyors. Releases packages or letters to customer upon presentation of written notice or other identification. Receives request for merchandise samples or promotional literature, prepares shipping slips, and mails samples or literature. Answers inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies. Why are you looking for job descriptions?
Knowledge Requirements for: "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Geography -- Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Are you sure that being a "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service" is the best career for you?Our Career Interest Test and Free Personality Test will show you which careers match your interests and personality.Skill Requirements for: "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Ability Requirements for: "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Perceptual Speed -- The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Category Flexibility -- The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. See the Educational Requirements for "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Job Activities for: "Mail Clerk, Except Mail Machine Operator and Postal Service"Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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