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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. 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.

Tasks
26 tasks8 core, 18 supplemental
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Office & Administrative SupportOne of its 55 occupations
Code
43-9051.00SOC 2018: 43-9051

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8 core tasks and 18 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.Core taskTask 13268Rated by 84 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.Core taskTask 13261Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.Core taskTask 13276Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.Core taskTask 13264Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.Core taskTask 13260Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.Core taskTask 13266Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.Core taskTask 13282Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.Core taskTask 13259Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.Supplemental taskTask 13265Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Inspect mail machine output for defects and determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.Supplemental taskTask 13275Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Remove from machines printed materials, such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.Supplemental taskTask 13270Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.Supplemental taskTask 13283Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment to direct items according to established routing schemes.Supplemental taskTask 13280Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.Supplemental taskTask 13284Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.Supplemental taskTask 13267Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.Supplemental taskTask 13277Rated by 84 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.Supplemental taskTask 13262Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Clear jams in sortation equipment.Supplemental taskTask 13263Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.Supplemental taskTask 13274Rated by 84 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.Supplemental taskTask 13281Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.Supplemental taskTask 13273Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.Supplemental taskTask 13286Rated by 85 people who do the job, July 2016
  23. Task 23. Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations to detect any malfunctions.Supplemental taskTask 13272Rated by 84 people who do the job, July 2016
  24. Task 24. Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.Supplemental taskTask 13279Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  25. Task 25. Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.Supplemental taskTask 13271Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016
  26. Task 26. Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.Supplemental taskTask 13269Rated by 86 people who do the job, July 2016

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 43-9051
  3. License
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