Mail Sorting and Dispatch Clerk (Post Office)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Transportation and Postal Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Postal Clerks
Summary
Responsible for sorting mail items and preparing for dispatch, supporting the distribution of postal services.
Description
Mail sorting and dispatch clerks sort incoming mail and parcels at post offices by destination or postal code, and bundle them by dispatch destination. Main tasks include classification using barcode readers or sorting machines (automatic or manual), bundling with string or bands, label affixing, and preparation for truck loading. During peak periods, the workload increases, requiring teamwork for efficient processing.
Future Outlook
Although letter mail volume is declining due to the spread of email, parcel sorting and dispatch work is expected to remain in demand with the expansion of the e-commerce market.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Postal Window Clerk → Delivery Person → Postal Affairs Leader → Post Office Internal Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Reader Operation / Basic PC Operation / Sorting (Manual)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential to accurately sort to prevent misdelivery. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required to handle large amounts of mail, demanding sustained physical work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate in a team to efficiently process large volumes of mail. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because procedures are routine, and adherence to rules is emphasized over new ideas. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because tasks are relatively routine, with few opportunities for new learning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple sorting counts, no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Mail Sorting Clerk
- Sorting and Dispatch Clerk
Related Jobs
- Delivery Person
- Postal Window Clerk
- Sorting Worker