Mail technician job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example mail technician requirements on a job description
Mail technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in mail technician job postings.
Sample mail technician requirements
- Proficiency in operating mailroom equipment.
- Strong knowledge of postal regulations.
- Ability to lift heavy packages and mail bags.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong computer skills.
Sample required mail technician soft skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Mail technician job description example 1
Progressive mail technician job description
As an promotional mail tech associate on our fulfillment team, you'll responsible for assembling and manual mailing services for promotional mailings. You'll perform routine assembly and shipping activities of company merchandise and products, conduct quality checks, and sort through returned products from customers. You'll work with postage meter equipment and material handling equipment used for transporting forms. Additionally, you'll be required to comply with established safety procedures, policies, and processes.
Must-have qualifications
* High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Skills
* Experience in mailroom/assembly-production operations.
* Ability to operate a computer.
* Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment.
* Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
* Listening, verbal and written communications skills.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm EST. Holidays and occasional overtime may be required.
Compensation:
* $15.60/hour
* Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
* 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
* Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
* Wellness & mental health programs
* Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
* Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
* Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
* Career development & tuition assistance
Physical requirements/working conditions
* Must be able to move and/or lift 22 lb. mail trays at any given time, 60 lbs. at other times and move up to 1,200 pounds using a pallet jack.
* Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom)
* May require prolonged repetitive use of the upper extremities
* Exposure to chemicals, equipment, noise and other work conditions typically found in a commercial facility is possible
* Required to frequently walk, sit, bend and kneel
* Required to use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
* Required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl
* Vision abilities include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
* Involves operating heavy machinery and equipment including
* Must be able to transport merchandise using a pallet jack
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.
Must-have qualifications
* High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Skills
* Experience in mailroom/assembly-production operations.
* Ability to operate a computer.
* Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment.
* Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
* Listening, verbal and written communications skills.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm EST. Holidays and occasional overtime may be required.
Compensation:
* $15.60/hour
* Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
* 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
* Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
* Wellness & mental health programs
* Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
* Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
* Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
* Career development & tuition assistance
Physical requirements/working conditions
* Must be able to move and/or lift 22 lb. mail trays at any given time, 60 lbs. at other times and move up to 1,200 pounds using a pallet jack.
* Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom)
* May require prolonged repetitive use of the upper extremities
* Exposure to chemicals, equipment, noise and other work conditions typically found in a commercial facility is possible
* Required to frequently walk, sit, bend and kneel
* Required to use hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
* Required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl
* Vision abilities include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
* Involves operating heavy machinery and equipment including
* Must be able to transport merchandise using a pallet jack
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024