Mail Handler Assistant - Active, Team-Based Sorting & Loading

United States Postal Service; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 21,616 - 30,787; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health benefits

Wounded Warrior leave

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Burlington, VT is seeking a mail handler to load, unload and move mail and packages in a fast-paced environment, working with trucks and sorting equipment to ensure accurate loading and distribution.

The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and may involve heavy lifting. Night shifts are possible, and the work is performed in a noisy environment requiring hearing protection, with a strong emphasis on safety and ergonomics.

Qualifications

• Ability to load, unload and move mail and packages.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and perform heavy lifting.
• Night shifts may be required and the environment is loud, requiring hearing protection.
• Background checks and medical suitability as required for USPS employment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move mail from trucks and sorting equipment.
• Separate outgoing bulk mail and load onto mail trucks for distribution.
• Operate machinery and carry mail to distribution area.
• Rewrap damaged parcels and weigh mail as needed.
• May work night shift.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; work with heavy machinery in a noisy environment.

Job description

United States Postal Service in Burlington, VT is seeking a mail handler to load, unload and move mail and packages in a fast-paced environment, working with trucks and sorting equipment to ensure accurate loading and distribution.

The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and may involve heavy lifting. Night shifts are possible, and the work is performed in a noisy environment requiring hearing protection, with a strong emphasis on safety and ergonomics.