Postal Clerk
ゆうびんじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Transportation and Postal Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Postal Clerks
Summary
A job that handles clerical tasks in post offices, such as receiving mail items, sorting, delivery preparation, and fee calculation.
Description
Postal clerks handle reception of mail items and parcels at post office counters or back offices, fee calculation, data entry, sorting tasks, and shipping preparations. They respond to pickup requests and inquiries from customers, requiring accurate business processing and courteous customer service. Operating postal systems and calculation tasks are frequent, with attention to detail and team collaboration being important. Work is shift-based, with many part-timers and casual workers employed.
Future Outlook
While sorting tasks are becoming automated, counter services involving human interaction and logistics demand accompanying the expansion of online shopping will continue. Additionally, service development is required to offset the declining trend in postal usage due to population aging and declining birthrates.
Personality Traits
Conscientious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time/Casual / Shift Work
Career Path
Entry-level Postal Clerk → Advanced Postal Clerk → Counter Supervisor → Post Office Managerial Position → Postmaster
Required Skills
Accurate Data Entry / Calculator Operation / Customer Service / Office Software / Postal Business System Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills Training / Excel (Advanced) / Logistics System / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in sorting mail items and fee calculations. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of customer interaction at the counter. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus. |
Aliases
- Post Office Clerk
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