Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
O*NET Code: 43-5053.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.
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💼 Also Known As
AssorterAutomation ClerkComputer Forwarding System Markup Clerk (CFS Markup Clerk)Dead Mail CheckerDistribution ClerkDistribution HandlerDistributorEquipment OperatorFile Conversion OperatorFlat Sorter OperatorFlat Sorter ProcessorFlat Sorting Machine Clerk (FSM Clerk)General ExpeditorLetter Sorting Machine Operator (LSM Operator)Mail Distribution ClerkMail Distribution Scheme ExaminerMail DistributorMail ExaminerMail Forwarding System Markup ClerkMail Handler
⚡ Skills (5)
Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (17)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Teradata Database
Data base management system software
0Address Management System AMS
Data base user interface and query software
0Automated Package Processing System APPS
Inventory management software
0Barcode reader software
Bar coding software
0Delivery Routing System DRS
Map creation software
0Delivery operations information system DOIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Directory software
Data base user interface and query software
0Electronic Time Clock ETC
Time accounting software
0Multi-line optical character reader OCR software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
0NCR Advanced Store
Point of sale POS software
0Time and Attendance Collection System TACS
Human resources software
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