About this position

The United States Postal Service has an active opening for a {job_title} in {city}, {state_name}. PSE Mail Processing Clerks prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution using automated equipment and manual sorting methods. The role may involve organizing support materials, monitoring mail-processing activities, handling packages, maintaining an orderly work area and occasionally assisting customers with non-financial transactions at a public-service window.

Position Details

Employer: United States Postal Service
Requisition ID: NC20260719-02769
Location: {street_address}, {city}, {state_name}
Employment type: FULL_TIME
Pay: {salary_min} - {salary_max}
Application deadline: {valid_through}

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Sort incoming and outgoing mail using automated equipment or approved manual methods. - Organize the equipment, containers and materials needed for mail-processing operations. - Monitor mail flow and move processed mail to the appropriate distribution area. - Handle packages and mail carefully while following established safety procedures. - Provide non-financial services at a public-service window when assigned. - Maintain an orderly and safe work area. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. - No prior work experience is required; new employees receive comprehensive on-the-job training. - Applicants must successfully complete any required pre-employment assessment and background check. A driver's license is not required for this position unless otherwise noted in the vacancy. - Ability to lift, carry and move mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods; and willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment. SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION - Attention to detail and sorting accuracy - Ability to follow mail-processing procedures - Organization and time management - Safe operation around automated equipment - Teamwork in a fast-moving environment - Basic customer-service ability when assigned - Any additional skills required for this specific vacancy will be identified by the hiring facility. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work generally takes place in a postal processing or distribution facility and may involve automated equipment, prolonged standing and frequent handling of mail and packages. The exact schedule, lifting requirements and facility conditions for this opening are provided below. - Specific work days, hours and shift assignments will be provided by the hiring facility. Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on operational needs. - Any additional site-specific conditions, equipment or facility details will be provided by the hiring facility at the time of the job offer. - Ability to lift, carry and move mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods; and willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

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Key responsibilities

Sort incoming and outgoing mail using automated equipment or approved manual methods.
Organize the equipment, containers and materials needed for mail-processing operations.
Monitor mail flow and move processed mail to the appropriate distribution area.
Handle packages and mail carefully while following established safety procedures.
Provide non-financial services at a public-service window when assigned.
Maintain an orderly and safe work area.

Required qualifications

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
No prior work experience is required; new employees receive comprehensive on-the-job training.
Applicants must successfully complete any required pre-employment assessment and background check. A driver's license is not required for this position unless otherwise noted in the vacancy.
Ability to lift, carry and move mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods; and willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail and sorting accuracy
Ability to follow mail-processing procedures
Organization and time management
Safe operation around automated equipment
Teamwork in a fast-moving environment
Basic customer-service ability when assigned
Any additional skills required for this specific vacancy will be identified by the hiring facility.

Work environment and physical requirements

Work generally takes place in a postal processing or distribution facility and may involve automated equipment, prolonged standing and frequent handling of mail and packages. The exact schedule, lifting requirements and facility conditions for this opening are provided below.

Specific work days, hours and shift assignments will be provided by the hiring facility. Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
Any additional site-specific conditions, equipment or facility details will be provided by the hiring facility at the time of the job offer.
Ability to lift, carry and move mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods; and willingness to follow all workplace safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Compensation and benefits

USD 44595.00–45635.00 per year.

Salary information source: PSE Level 6 ($21.44–$21.94/hr), APWU, effective March 7, 2026 COLA Confidence: High. Confirm pay and eligibility details on the application website.

This is generally a non-career Postal Support Employee appointment. Eligible employees may earn paid leave at the rate of one hour for every 20 hours in pay status, receive holiday pay for designated postal holidays, and receive contractual wage increases. Eligible employees may enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service contribution toward the premium.

Employees who receive a subsequent appointment may become eligible for additional health coverage options, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and long-term-care insurance, subject to current plan and service requirements. Eligible veterans may also qualify for Wounded Warrior Leave. The position may provide an opportunity to move into a career postal appointment, but career conversion is not guaranteed.

Location and commute

83 E Park St, Alamo, TN 38001.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260719-02769.