Mail Clerk

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Memphis seeks a dependable Mailroom Associate to receive, sort, and distribute district mail and packages. You may drive to various sites, handle postage, and ensure timely delivery according to schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and comfort with postage meters, computers, and standard office equipment. You will keep computerized records, assist with routine reports, and support other clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with mail distribution and sorting preferred.
• Ability to operate a postage meter and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and distribute intra-district mail and packages.
• Possibly drive to multiple sites to perform mail duties.
• Maintain records of mail transactions and prepare routine reports.
• Wrap and prepare parcels for shipment and inform on rates.

Skills

Mail distribution

Sorting

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Postage meter

Computer

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Responsible for receiving, sorting, collecting, preparing, and distributing intra-district and U.S. mail and packages according to established schedules.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail District wide, may drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.
• Sorts, weighs, packages, stamps, meters and insures mail items as needed; learns and applies appropriate related postal regulations, including bulk, express and certified mail; participates in bulk mailing activities; performs arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Processes outgoing mail from the District Office, using cost-effective and time-efficient methods.
• Pick-up and delivers departmental mail daily.
• Maintains computerized records of mailroom transactions and employee lists; prepares routine reports and submits to appropriate administrator.
• Operates a computer, postage meter and other mailroom equipment and tools, and standard office equipment as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties related to the preparation and distribution of mail relates items.
• Wraps and prepares parcels and boxes for shipment.
• Provides information to personnel regarding postal, UPS, Federal Express, and other vendor rates and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.