Mail Clerk

Mail Clerk Job Responsibilities:

• Retrieves and sorts mail, including packages, by department and category.
• Delivers mail to correct department or recipient.
• Forwards misdirected mail.
• Prepares documents and other items for shipping.
• Weighs mail and calculates correct postage.
• Uses mail sorting and postage meter machines.
• Fills out mailing labels, including researching proper country codes for international mail and regional zip codes for domestic mail.
• Arranges pickup from postal service and other delivery vendors.
• Records arrival of mail.
• Tracks packages and records arrival of mail.
• Maintains records of mail volume, package weights, and shipping costs.
• Maintains inventory of mailroom supplies.
• Operates office equipment.
• Disposes of junk mail.

Mail Clerk Qualifications/Skills:

• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacy
• Clear handwriting
• Ability to read and understand a wide range of materials
• Typing, computing, and data entry skills
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure