Mail Carrier (Postal)
しゅうはいにん（ゆうびん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves delivering mail and parcels received from the post office to households and companies, as well as collecting outgoing items from customers.
Description
Mail carriers (postal) not only deliver mail and parcels received at the post office to homes and businesses but also handle the collection of outgoing items from customers. After confirming delivery routes and volume in the morning meeting, they sort the mail and perform delivery and collection using bicycles, motorcycles, or light vehicles. If the recipient is absent, they leave an absence notice and handle redelivery requests. The work is mostly outdoors, requiring responses to weather and traffic conditions, and compliance with postal laws and safe driving regulations.
Future Outlook
Although demand for letters is declining due to the spread of email, parcel and package volumes are increasing with the expansion of the e-commerce market. While business efficiency improves with the introduction of AI and automated delivery drones, demand for skilled delivery workers remains high, and the value of community-based services is expected to grow.
Personality Traits
Enjoys interacting with people / Patient / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Values accuracy
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time employee / Outdoor work / Part-time/casual / Shift work
Career Path
New Delivery Worker → Mail Carrier → Leader Position (Group Leader) → Post Office Deputy Manager → Post Office Manager → Logistics Planner
Required Skills
Bicycle and Motorcycle Driving Skills / Communication Skills (Customer Interaction) / Delivery Management System Operation / Geographical Knowledge (Delivery Routes) / Mail Sorting
Recommended Skills
Basic First Aid Knowledge / Bicycle Maintenance / Complaint Handling / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick adaptation to changes in weather and traffic conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to prevent address errors and misdeliveries. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of delivery work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to continue operations even under stress during peak periods or bad weather. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few calculation tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Motorized Bicycle Driver's License
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Postal Delivery Worker
- Postal Mail Carrier
- Telegram Delivery Worker
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Newspaper Delivery Person
- Postal Counter Staff
- Warehouse Worker