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US Department of the Navy

MAIL ASSISTANT

Lemoore, CA · On-site

$45K/yr

You will serve as a Mail Assistant in the Mail Facility of NAVSUP FLC SD GF.Qualifications:Your resume must include one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05 ...

CTCP

Office Assistant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail * Assist in office management and organization procedures Basic Qualifications: * You should be fluent in English both in speaking and ...

CTCP

Office Assistant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail * Assist in office management and organization procedures Basic Qualifications: * You should be fluent in English both in speaking and ...

CTCP

Office Assistant

Oakland, CA

$16.50 - $18/hr

Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail * Assist in office management and organization procedures Basic Qualifications: * You should be fluent in English both in speaking and ...

Sweet James LLP

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Front Office Receptionist/mail - Bilingual (Span)

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Greet and assist clients and visitors in person, by phone, and via email with professionalism and care. * Manage all incoming and outgoing mail--sort, distribute, and prepare packages with accuracy ...

Kros-Wise

Mail Clerk

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $21.68/hr

Qualifications: * 1+ years of experience as mail clerk or administrative assistant in a DoD environment * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Ability to ...

Tarzana Treatment Centers

Administrative Assistant I

Los Angeles, CA

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepares meeting materials and sends documents out to attendees in advance of the meeting. * Assist in filing and organizing of contracts, correspondence and mail. * Assist in the logging, scanning ...

Kros-Wise

Mail Clerk

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $21.68/hr

Qualifications:1+ years of experience as mail clerk or administrative assistant in a DoD environmentExperience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to ...

Kros-Wise

Mail Clerk

San Diego, CA

$17 - $20.75/hr

Qualifications: * 1+ years of experience as mail clerk or administrative assistant in a DoD environment * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Ability to ...

Kros-Wise

Mail Clerk

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Qualifications: * 1+ years of experience as mail clerk or administrative assistant in a DoD environment * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Ability to ...

MalaceHR

Mail Courier

Oakland, CA

The Mail Courier will train across multiple office operations and support core operational duties ... Willingness to be flexible and assist with additional operational tasks as needed

Homexpress Mortgage Corp

Mail Clerk

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

The Mail Clerk is a support role to assist the Post Closing Department achieve set turn times and allocate incoming mail to the appropriate personnel and/or files. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Receive ...

HomeXpress Mortgage Corp

Mail Clerk

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

Company Description The Mail Clerk is a support role to assist the Post Closing Department achieve set turn times and allocate incoming mail to the appropriate personnel and/or files. ESSENTIAL JOB ...

HomeXpress Mortgage Corp

Mail Clerk

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$41K - $45K/yr

Company Description The Mail Clerk is a support role to assist the Post Closing Department achieve set turn times and allocate incoming mail to the appropriate personnel and/or files. ESSENTIAL JOB ...

University of San Diego

Mail Specialist

San Diego, CA

$17 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Same-day sort of 98% of all first-class mail and parcels with a 99% accuracy rate. * Assist Lead with accurate and expedient sorting of packages on loading dock using SCLogic Receiving Management ...

University of San Diego

Mail Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$19.59 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Same-day sort of 98% of all first-class mail and parcels with a 99% accuracy rate. * Assist Lead with accurate and expedient sorting of packages on loading dock using SCLogic Receiving Management ...

University of San Diego

Mail Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Same-day sort of 98% of all first-class mail and parcels with a 99% accuracy rate. * Assist Lead with accurate and expedient sorting of packages on loading dock using SCLogic Receiving Management ...

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Mail Assistant information

What is a mail assistant?

Mail Assistants are professionals responsible for sorting, processing, and delivering mail and packages within an organization or between businesses and postal services. They ensure that incoming and outgoing correspondence is handled efficiently and reaches the correct recipients on time. Mail Assistants may also be responsible for maintaining mailroom equipment, tracking packages, and assisting with inventory of office supplies. Their role is essential for the smooth flow of communication and documents in a workplace.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a mail assistant?

As a Mail Assistant, your daily responsibilities usually include sorting, distributing, and processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages for the organization. You may also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing mailroom supplies, and ensuring timely delivery to various departments. These tasks are critical because they help ensure that important documents and packages reach the right people quickly, supporting smooth business operations and communication across teams. Collaboration with office staff and external couriers is common, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mail assistant?

To thrive as a Mail Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic literacy, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mail sorting machines, postage meters, and tracking systems is commonly required. Reliability, time management, and effective communication help ensure efficiency and accuracy in mail handling. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring timely and accurate distribution of mail within organizations or institutions.

What is the difference between Mail Assistant vs Mail Clerk?

AspectMail AssistantMail Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; basic organizational skillsHigh school diploma; familiarity with mail handling
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, administrative support rolesMailrooms, shipping departments, administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses, government agencies, educational institutionsCorporations, government offices, hospitals
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles similar to Mail ClerkComparing to Mail Assistant roles

Mail Assistants and Mail Clerks both handle mail processing in office environments. While Mail Assistants often support administrative tasks and may have broader responsibilities, Mail Clerks focus primarily on sorting, distributing, and managing incoming and outgoing mail. Both roles typically require similar credentials and are used across various industries, making them common points of comparison for job seekers and employers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Mail jobs in California?

The most popular types of Mail jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Mail Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Mail Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

MAIL ASSISTANT

US Department of the Navy

Lemoore, CA • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

United States Navy rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

You will serve as a Mail Assistant in the Mail Facility of NAVSUP FLC SD GF.Qualifications:Your resume must include one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service in the public or private sector. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Demonstrated knowledge of the United States Postal Service (USPS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Navy (DON) directives, regulations, laws and practices; 2) Perform a variety of postal duties including acceptance, screening, sorting and distributing incoming mail (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, DHL and other premium carriers), processing and checking of all accountable mail such as registered and certified; receiving, sorting, metering and bundling outgoing mail; 3) Examining all mail material for evidence of tampering, damage, compliance with packaging and labeling requirements; 4) Loading and unloading vehicles with mail in USPS containers such as plastic/cardboard trays and tubs, mail sacks, sealed boxes and parcels.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Employment Type: OTHER

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