Insert operator vs mailroom clerk

The differences between insert operators and mailroom clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an insert operator has an average salary of $32,457, which is higher than the $29,503 average annual salary of a mailroom clerk.

The top three skills for an insert operator include quality standards, quality checks and machine operation. The most important skills for a mailroom clerk are customer service, USPS, and pickup.

Insert operator vs mailroom clerk overview

	Insert Operator	Mailroom Clerk
Yearly salary	$32,457	$29,503
Hourly rate	$15.60	$14.18
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	41,080	97,476
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

What does an insert operator do?

An insert operator's job is to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot the insert machine to produce accurate work on a timely basis. The operator conducts quality checks and performs other tasks whenever needed as he/she works with one or more machines from time to time depending on workload and date of delivery (DOD). He/she may be able to adapt to changing dynamic production environment since the job involves multitasking, must possess good verbal and written communication skills, basic mechanical and trouble-shooting skills, and must be flexible in the work schedule based on volume needs.

What does a mailroom clerk do?

A mailroom clerk specializes in handling and distributing mail and packages within a company or establishment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They are responsible for scanning and sorting out every parcel through a system, making sure to document everything in and out of the building. Furthermore, there are instances where they must process all outgoing mail by processing it into postal stamping machines, respond to mail inquiries from employees, and maintain records of all transactions.

Insert operator vs mailroom clerk salary

Insert operators and mailroom clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Insert Operator	Mailroom Clerk
Average salary	$32,457	$29,503
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $41,000	Between $24,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	South Windsor, CT	Cambridge, MA
Highest paying state	Washington	Vermont
Best paying company	ABB	Masimo
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Government

Differences between insert operator and mailroom clerk education

There are a few differences between an insert operator and a mailroom clerk in terms of educational background:

	Insert Operator	Mailroom Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Insert operator vs mailroom clerk demographics

Here are the differences between insert operators' and mailroom clerks' demographics:

	Insert Operator	Mailroom Clerk
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 55.4% Female, 44.6%	Male, 55.0% Female, 45.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 6.9% White, 62.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between insert operator and mailroom clerk duties and responsibilities

Insert operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate PC and rf-base computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
Mail sorting, prepare mail for USPS, and other methods of shipping.
Sort tray, strap and prepare finished mail pieces in compliance with USPS regulations.
Supervise over technicians who work the manual labor of creating book, magazines and catalogs.
Make sure all work is put in the computer properly to be run in the machine.

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Mailroom clerk example responsibilities.

Manage office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep.
Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Copy, file, answer phones, work with fed-ex.
Open and prep them using the OPEX machines and scan them using the IBML machines.
Supervise and run press line.
Maintain organization of packages on shelves.

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Insert operator vs mailroom clerk skills

Common insert operator skills

Quality Standards, 17%
Quality Checks, 14%
Machine Operation, 9%
Routine Maintenance, 8%
APS, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%

Common mailroom clerk skills

Customer Service, 33%
USPS, 10%
Pickup, 7%
Delivery Carts, 6%
Office Equipment, 4%
Postage Meter Readings, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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