Mail Handler Assistant (MHA)

Overview We are seeking a dedicated Mail Handler Assistant to join our team at a busy distribution center. In this role you will unload and move mail and packages weighing up to 70 pounds. You will also perform other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail. If you enjoy staying active in a team environment that emphasizes safety and ergonomics this could be a great fit for you. Apply now at usps.com/careers. Duties - Unloads mail from trucks. Separates all mail received from trucks and conveyers for dispatch to other conveying units and separates and delivers mail for delivery to distribution areas. -Places empty sacks and pouches on racks, labels them where prearranged or where racks are plainly marked, dumps mail from sacks, cut ties, faces letter mail, carries mail to distributors for processing, places processed mail into sacks, removes filled sacks and pouches from racks and closes and locks sacks and pouches. Picks up sacks, pouches and outside pieces, separates outgoing bulk mails for dispatch and loads mail onto trucks. -Handles and sacks empty equipment; inspects empty equipment for mail and restrings sacks. -Cancels stamps on parcel post, operates cancelling machines, and carries mail from cancelling machine to distribution area. -Assists in supply and slip rooms and operates copy machine and related office equipment. -In addition, may perform any of the following duties: make occasional simple distribution of parcel post mail that requires no scheme knowledge; operate electric fork lifts; rewrap damaged parcels; weigh incoming sacks; clean and sweep work areas, offices rest rooms, and trucks where work is not performed by a regular cleaner. -Operates equipment and machinery assigned to the jurisdiction of the Mail Handler Union. -Performs other duties as assigned. Experience - Ability to lift heavy packages or containers of mail up to 70 pounds and perform physical tasks. -Warehouse experience helpful but not required. Schedule -Work includes weekends and holidays. -Multiple shifts available. Base Pay: From $19.02 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 – 50.0 per week Benefits: Employee assistance program Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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