Postal Service Clerks

What Postal Service Clerks do

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.

• 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.

Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • OCT-Only Transportation • Retail Sales