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What does a Mail Clerk do?
Mail clerks process and distribute mail throughout a company. Their primary responsibilities include sorting mail by department and category, forwarding misdirected mail and keeping an inventory of mailing supplies.
Mail Clerk Role
We are sourcing an organised candidate to work as Mail Clerk. As Mail Clerk you will be responsible for managing outgoing messages and packages, ensuring proper labelling and packaging for outgoing post and keeping detailed records of all incoming packages, including weight and dimensions, amongst other duties.
Mail Clerks will need to directly deliver mail to both departments and individuals, requiring excellent interpersonal skills.
Mail Clerk Duties
- Previous mailroom experience.
- Proficiency with sorting machines.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good dexterity.
Mail Clerk Requirements
- Arrange and sort mail by department and category.
- Utilise sorting machines and similar administrative technology.
- Manage outgoing messages and packages.
- Ensure proper labelling and packaging for outgoing post.
- Arrange for deliveries with delivery companies such as FedEx.
- Forward misdirected mail.
- Keep an inventory of mailing supplies, such as envelopes and stamps.
- Sign off on certified mail.
- Keep detailed records of all incoming packages, including weight and dimensions.
- Record incoming mail in company systems.
- Deliver mail to both departments and individuals, make sure that the relevant parties sign off on them.
- Previous mailroom experience.
- Proficiency with sorting machines.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good dexterity.
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Job title: This should accurately reflect the role and include keywords that top talent might be using to search for jobs.
Job duties: The day to day duties, such as administrative tasks, which vary depending on the company and inform the candidate if they can complete the role.
Technical skills: These are the hard skills required through training, such as proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Soft skills: These include the interpersonal skills and general abilities the right candidates will possess. For example, the competency to prioritise multiple tasks, handle customer queries and customer complaints, work alone, or build a good relationship with coworkers.
The company's culture: Highlighting your company culture and values ensures employees thrive and find outstanding job satisfaction. Candidates that are not the right fit won’t waste their time completing the application process, meaning you can focus on qualified individuals and hire in a more timely manner.
Career progression: Including the career path will entice candidates looking for career growth.
Training and development programs: Smaller companies may need employees with previous experience or provide educational assistance over internal training offered by larger organisations with more significant resources.
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Skill gaps: Your company may need to bring in new skills beyond those required to complete the key role and duties. Thinking on an organisational level can be beneficial when contemplating skills diversity.
Legal requirements: Ensure your job advert and description does not ask for inappropriate or discriminatory personal details, such as age, marital status, or religion.
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