A Mail Clerk, or Mailroom Clerk, is responsible for organizing and distributing mail among departments within a corporation. Their duties include receiving mail from a postal worker, sorting mail by departments and distributing mail items to each department.
A Mail Clerk should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Mail Clerk should be able to execute:
- Sort and collate incoming and outgoing mail.
- Weigh mail to determine the correct postage.
- Open mail addressed to the office and discard junk mail.
- Record register mail.
- Use fax and scanning machines.
- Time/date stamp all incoming/outgoing mail.
A competitive Mail Clerk will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Working well in high-pressured environments
- Computer skills
- Written, verbal and interpersonal communication
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to meet deadlines
