Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Examine, sort, and route mail by State, type of mail, or other scheme. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks; and other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Must complete a competitive exam.

Education: These occupations usually require a high school certificate or diploma.

Expereince: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

• Mail Handler, Distribution Clerk, Mail Processor, Data Conversion Operator, Parcel Post Distribution Machine Operator (PDPMO), Small Package and Bundle Sorter Clerk (SPBS Clerk), Automation Clerk, Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk (CFS Markup Clerk), Flat Sorter Operator, Flat Sorting Machine Clerk (FSM Clerk)