Occupational Employment Statistics
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks
Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage.
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Northwest Minnesota
| 260 | 49 | $27.68/hr | $20.68/hr | $20.68/hr | $28.74/hr | $31.92/hr | $35.63/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 1,480 | $29.27/hr |
- Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- Feed mail into postage canceling devices or hand stamp mail to cancel postage.
- Receive letters and parcels, and place mail into bags.
- Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
- Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels.
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
- Rent post office boxes to customers.
- Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.