Mail Handler Assistant

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Loads, unloads, and moves bulk mail and performs other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This occupation code is to be used pursuant to the provision of Article 7.1.C of the USPS and the National Postal MailHandlers Union Agreement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Unloads mail from trucks. Separates all mail received from trucks and conveyors for dispatch to other conveying unitsand separates and delivers mail for delivery to distribution areas.

2. Places empty sacks or pouches on racks, labels them where prearranged or where racks are plainly marked, dumps mailfrom sacks, cuts ties, faces letter mail, carries mail to distributors for processing, places processed mail into sacks, removesfilled 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.

3. Handles and sacks empty equipment; inspects empty equipment for mail and restrings sacks.

4. Cancels stamps on parcel post, operates cancelling machines, and carries mail from cancelling machine to distributionarea.

5. Assists in supply and slip rooms and operates copy machine and related office equipment.

6. In addition, may perform any of the following duties: make occasional simple distribution of parcel post mail that requiresno scheme knowledge; operate electric fork lifts; rewrap damaged parcels; weigh incoming sacks; clean and sweep workareas, offices rest rooms, and trucks where work is not performed by a regular cleaner.

7. Operates equipment and machinery assigned to the jurisdiction of the Mail Handler Union.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION:

Supervisor, Distribution Operations, or other designated supervisor.

SELECTION METHOD:

MHAs are appointed and reappointed in accordance with the NPMHU National Agreement and Postal policies in HandbookEL-312, Employment and Placement.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MH (475).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Duties require arduous exertion involving lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching, andmay involve the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

Mail Handlers must work in an industrial plant environment for their assigned tour and days of work. Mail Handlers must follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including adhering to rules and regulations.

Pay: $19.02 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19