How to hire a delivery and mail sorter

How to hire a delivery and mail sorter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step delivery and mail sorter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a delivery and mail sorter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery and mail sorter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your delivery and mail sorter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a delivery and mail sorter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect delivery and mail sorter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of delivery and mail sorters and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Delivery And Mail Sorter	Description	Hourly rate
   Delivery And Mail Sorter	Postal service workers sell postal products and collect, sort, and deliver mail.	$6-38
   Carrier	The duties of a carrier primarily depend on their industry or organization of employment. In the logistics industry, a carrier is responsible for delivering goods in a timely and efficient manner... Show more	$9-33
   Postal Carrier	Postal Carriers deliver packages, parcels, letters, and certified mail to homes and business owners using mail trucks or on foot. They provide mail-in different forms to rural areas,' town,' and cities' businesses and homes... Show more	$10-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mail Delivery
   • USPS

   Responsibilities:

   • Pass testing requirements including speed and accuracy in memorization as well as organizational skills.
   • Pass testing requirements including speed and accuracy in memorization as well as organizational skills.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your delivery and mail sorter job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A delivery and mail sorter can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, delivery and mail sorters' average salary in florida is 39% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level delivery and mail sorters 83% less than senior-level delivery and mail sorters.
   • Certifications. A delivery and mail sorter with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a delivery and mail sorter's salary.

   Average delivery and mail sorter salary

   $16.82hourly

   $34,977 yearly

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   Entry-level delivery and mail sorter salary

   $14,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average delivery and mail sorter salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$47,723	$23
   2	Rhode Island	$45,537	$22
   3	Utah	$43,651	$21
   4	Illinois	$40,721	$20

   Average delivery and mail sorter salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	EVO Transportation	$28,471	$13.69
   2	Randstad North America, Inc.	$26,626	$12.80	2

4. Writing a delivery and mail sorter job description

   A job description for a delivery and mail sorter role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a delivery and mail sorter job description:

   Delivery and mail sorter job description example

   Class A Truck Driver Local
   
   Pay Rate: $25.00
   
   Ready for a change? Staffmark Drivers puts your experience first! With Staffmark Drivers, you receive the guaranteed appreciation and respect from our professional staff, competitive pay, and stability you deserve!
   

   Staffmark Drivers has immediate openings in the Norcross area! We’re hiring Class A delivery drivers that have exceptional experience and want to join our transportation team!!!
   

   Work Description:

   • Monday-Friday, Shift times start at 0400 , time off varies depending on number of loads needed
   • Will make approximately 4-10 stops per day
   • This is a touch freight position!
   • Plenty of OT available
   • Delivering soda products
   • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and work independently
   • Good communication skills both verbal and written
   • Driver must be safety minded and perform required DOT pre and post trips on equipment daily
   • Must be a team-player, and have a “can do” attitude and assist customer whenever needed
   • Food experience preferred, but not required
   • Ability to maneuver truck through parking lots and back safely into smaller delivery docks

   
   Driver Benefits Package:

   • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more
   • Holiday Pay, Tenure Bonus Program, Driver Referral Program
   • Home Daily!
   • Paid Weekly!
   • 24/7 Dispatch Support

   Qualifications:

   • Minimum of 22+ years of age or older
   • Valid CDL Class A license
   • Valid Medical Certificate
   • Must have 1 year or more Class A driving experience within the last 3 years
   • No DUI’s/DWI’s or Reckless Driving in the past 5 years
   • No License suspensions, revocation, or cancellation of driving privilege as result of a moving violation within the past 5 years
   • Driver must have a good PSP score & safety record
   • Ability to provide valid driver’s license and medical certification

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   Company DescriptionLet’s find your next job – together. If you have proven experience operating CDL class A, B, and/or non-CDL equipment, Staffmark Drivers will connect you to a job that works for you. Staffmark Drivers is a proud member of Staffmark Group, an award-winning family of staffing brands with a national network of 450+ offices. We connect over 250,000 people to jobs each year, and we’re ready to put this expertise to work for you! Learn more at www.staffmark.com/drivers.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right delivery and mail sorter for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your delivery and mail sorter job on Zippia to find and recruit delivery and mail sorter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit delivery and mail sorters, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery and mail sorter

   Once you've found the delivery and mail sorter candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new delivery and mail sorter. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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