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BMS Direct, Inc

Mail Sorter Machine Operator

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Perform all duties in the Sorting area to include operating the Meter, the Sorter and sweeping of mail. Provide assistance in other areas of production as needed. Essential Duties and ...

BMS Direct, Inc

Mail Sorter Machine Operator

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Perform all duties in the Sorting area to include operating the Meter, the Sorter and sweeping of mail. Provide assistance in other areas of production as needed. Essential Duties and ...

Thrift Store City

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SORTER/HANGER

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$13.50 - $14/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Thrift Store City is seeking to hire a Sorter for our backroom processing department. Full time 40 hours per week. Hours are 8am to 430 pm Mon-Fri with two company paid breaks and a half hour lunch.

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Red White and Blue Thrift Store

Sorter

Manassas, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

La elegibilidad para el empleo se verifica a través de E-Verify Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify Job Summary As a Sorter at RWB Thrift, you play a crucial role in the initial ...

Alsco Inc

Counter-Sorter

Alexandria, VA

$15.10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Non-exempt The Counter-Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. You will identify damaged or abused textiles and prepare and transfer textiles to other ...

Alsco Inc

Counter-Sorter

Alexandria, VA

$15.10/hr

Non-exempt The Counter-Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. You will identify damaged or abused textiles and prepare and transfer textiles to other ...

Alsco External

Counter-Sorter

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$15.10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Non-exempt The Counter-Sorter handles, counts, sorts and records incoming soiled textiles from the customer. You will identify damaged or abused textiles and prepare and transfer textiles to other ...

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How much do package sorter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for package sorter in Virginia is $14.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.88 and $16.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a package sorter?

To thrive as a Package Sorter, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic literacy, with most employers requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with barcode scanners, conveyor systems, and warehouse management software is common in this role. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work quickly under pressure are valuable soft skills. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and safety in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What is a package sorter?

Package sorters are workers responsible for organizing and routing packages within warehouses, distribution centers, or shipping facilities. Their main duties include scanning, labeling, and sorting parcels based on destination or size to ensure efficient delivery. Package sorters may use conveyor belts, scanners, and other equipment to help process large volumes of packages quickly and accurately. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of goods in logistics and shipping operations.

What are some common challenges faced by package sorters and how can they be managed?

Package sorters often encounter challenges such as handling heavy or awkward packages, working in fast-paced environments, and maintaining accuracy under time pressure. To manage these challenges, it's important to use proper lifting techniques, stay organized, and communicate effectively with team members. Many facilities also provide training and ergonomic equipment to help reduce the risk of injury and promote efficiency. Staying attentive and following safety protocols can help package sorters thrive in this dynamic role.

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Infographic showing various Package Sorter job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,512 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Mail Sorter Machine Operator

BMS Direct, Inc

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Purpose of Position: Perform all duties in the Sorting area to include operating the Meter, the Sorter and sweeping of mail. Provide assistance in other areas of production as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Report and document safety issues and/or injuries to the Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager immediately.
  • Ensure all work order instructions and departmental Standard Operating Procedures are being followed during the processing of orders.
  • Be proficient and perform all duties associated with the Sorter operation and Meter area.
  • Perform all computer and paperwork associated with building the scheme, PAF's, machine updates and uploading of daily postal documents.
  • Following strict hourly checking procedures, to ensure barcode quality is monitored and maintained within the tolerated range based on the USPS specifications using the USPS template.
  • Move with a sense of urgency in all positions in order to keep machines running while offering ideas to improve efficiencies.
  • While operating the sorter, help coordinate the break times and sorter staffing levels in order to maximize run efficiencies based on type of work processing. While assisting the bin sweepers, with their duties (palletizing, sweeping mail, etc.)
  • Follow daily sorting drop report while processing daily work to ensure compliance of customer drop dates. Consult with Supervisors in order to prioritize work processed.
  • Operate computers using Windows Based applications for sorter and metering equipment.
  • Transfer P3 data from Netsort to send to Pitney and create the pickup slip using the Pitney dashboard.
  • Submit required daily paperwork working with USPS and venders to ensure all paperwork submitted to USPS is correct.
  • While sweeping mail, maintain and verify the quality of the mail pieces including the barcode quality and location sprayed by the sorter.
  • Identify and quickly clear jams from bins to maximize sorter run time.
  • Tag, sleeve, palletize trays, restock, and clean work area during down time.
  • Assist in close out process to including tagging and palletizing trays, applying placards to pallets and cleaning sorter area prior to starting back up.
  • Ensure that all trays and bins have the correct tag.
  • Monitor and trouble-shoot machine issues and report any machine issues in a timely manner to the Sorter Lead and the Production Supervisor. Make service calls when needed.
  • Keep necessary materials stocked and readily on hand.
  • Encourage and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Understand and comply with all company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook etc.)
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

General Time Allocations
This position will require about 90% of the time to be spent assisting in production duties to include metering, sorting, sweeping of mail, and keeping the machines running. The balance of the time will be performing computer tasks associated with daily reporting and necessary paperwork.
Working conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fast moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy.
Work hours
This is a full-time position. The incumbent must have the ability to work on varying schedules which might include shift work (day or nights) with scheduled overtime, weekdays or weekends and some holidays. Work hours may vary or change based on customer order requirements.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). A minimum of five years work experience in a production environment. May be required to continue education and / or training.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.
  • Employee must have the ability to write correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively. Must possess excellent communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills and effectively interact with several different personalities and levels of people.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds

Salary Description
$15 - $18 / Hour

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