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Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator

Operational-level

Also known as: Addressing Machine Operator, Addressograph Operator, Advertising Inserter, Canceling Machine Operator

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Mail ServicesDocument ManagementOffice AdministrationRecords ManagementAdministrative SupportOperationsBusiness SupportCustomer Service

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact this career by automating many routine tasks such as sorting, addressing, and stamping through advanced robotic systems and optical character recognition. While efficiency will increase, demand for human mail clerks might decline as machines handle a larger volume, shifting human roles towards oversight and exception handling.

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Salary

$26,705 - $53,410 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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