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Open worker mailbags and letter trays, and sort mail by authorized APOs or assigned units. In process all service mail i.e. insured, certified on a postal required delivery form. * Conduct unit mail ...

Midwestern State University

Postal Clerk

Wichita Falls, TX · On-site

$2.1K/mo

Position Postal Clerk Department Post Office Starting Date Sep 1, 2026 Salary $2107.17 Monthly Plus ... Standard Requirements Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students ...

La Sierra University

Postal Student Worker

Riverside, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.30/hr

The Physical Plant office is looking for student workers to administer the day-to-day interoffice ... Students may also handle the following as part of their responsibilities when postal and shipping ...

La Sierra University

Postal Student Worker

Riverside, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.30/hr

The Physical Plant office is looking for student workers to administer the day-to-day interoffice ... Students may also handle the following as part of their responsibilities when postal and shipping ...

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Mail Room Clerk/Customer Service Rep

North Providence, RI · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Duties include receiving mail from a postal worker, sorting mail by departments and distributing mail items to each department. The Mail Clerk will handle receiving, delivering and processing ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Postal Manager

Pala, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Postal Department Status: Full-Time / Exempt Supervisor: Tribal Chairman Subordinates: Postal ... Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Tribal officials ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Postal Manager

Pala, CA

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Postal Department Status: Full-Time / Exempt Supervisor: Tribal Chairman Subordinates: Postal ... Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Tribal officials ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Postal Manager

Pala, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Postal Department Status: Full-Time / Exempt Supervisor: Tribal Chairman Subordinates: Postal ... Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Tribal officials ...

University of Rochester

$18 - $25.14/hr

Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 100085 Mail-Fac ... recipient, and postal class. Records and signs for packages. Sorts and processes University ...

Wilen

Postal Coordinator

Deerfield Beach, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

As a Postal Coordinator, you will maintain verification by planning, monitoring, and improving ... Prior experience working for a Mail Service Provider (MSP) within the Direct Mail industry is ...

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What is a postal worker?

A postal worker works for the U.S. post office, and their skills and responsibilities depend on their specific role. As a postal service clerk, job duties include selling stamps and mailing supplies, registering or insure lettering or packages, renting out mailboxes, processing mail, and answering customer questions about postal services. As a mail carrier, job duties include delivering mail to businesses and homes along an assigned route, and collecting and sorting mail from those postal customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a postal worker?

To thrive as a Postal Worker, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mail sorting machines, handheld scanners, and postal tracking systems is typically required. Dependability, customer service orientation, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate mail delivery, customer satisfaction, and smooth postal operations.

What are some typical challenges postal workers face during their daily routes, and how can they be managed?

Postal workers often encounter challenges such as inclement weather, heavy or awkward parcels, and navigating unfamiliar or difficult delivery routes. Effective time management, proper use of safety equipment, and familiarity with the local area can help address these issues. Team members frequently support each other through route tips and occasionally swapping assignments to balance workloads. Staying adaptable and maintaining open communication with supervisors can also make it easier to manage unexpected obstacles on the job.

What is the difference between Postal Worker vs Mail Carrier?

AspectPostal WorkerMail Carrier
CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentPost offices, sorting facilities, delivery routesResidential and business delivery routes
Employer & IndustryUnited States Postal Service (USPS) and similar postal agenciesUSPS and other postal services
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for delivery roles and responsibilitiesFocuses on daily delivery tasks

Both Postal Workers and Mail Carriers work within the postal industry, often performing delivery and sorting duties. While Postal Workers may handle various tasks in post offices and sorting facilities, Mail Carriers primarily focus on delivering mail to residences and businesses. The roles overlap significantly, with similar credentials and work environments, but Mail Carriers are specifically responsible for the delivery routes.

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Infographic showing various Postal Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution.

Full-Time Postal Worker

TradeJobsWorkforce

Bakersfield, MO • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 5 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Step into a new opportunity as a Full-Time Postal Worker, where you will learn company products and services to better assist others, support returns and exchanges in a timely manner, and provide friendly assistance to customers and team members. Additional duties include assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing items for delivery, manage simple records and enter information accurately, adhere to safety guidelines and company policies, work with supervisors to meet daily goals, help organize and maintain a tidy workspace, as well as coordinate with other departments when needed, follow schedules and complete assigned tasks on time, handle orders, shipments, and basic inventory checks, respond to questions by phone, email, or in-person. To succeed in this role, you should have a willingness to learn on the job, clear communication skills, reliability and punctuality, basic computer or device use, a positive, team-focused attitude, and the ability to follow simple instructions. Benefits of this position may include weekly pay, flexible scheduling, on-the-job training, supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and overtime availability. This role is open to candidates from all backgrounds, with training provided for those eager to learn.

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