Postal Clerk

The Postal Service; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for various roles, from entry-level to management. With no prior experience required and paid training provided, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career. Positions include clerical, administrative, and operational roles, offering competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy job security and the chance for career advancement in a supportive environment. Join a team that delivers over 170 billion pieces of mail annually and be part of a vital service that connects communities across the nation.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• No prior experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Sell stamps and handle incoming mail.
• Sort and distribute mail; assist customers with services.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Opportunities with the Postal Service

The Postal Service is the largest government-related agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 million people nationwide. It offers various positions with no prior experience required, and paid training is provided for all roles.

Positions range from entry-level to management, including clerical, administrative, and operational roles. For example, a Postal Clerk's responsibilities include selling stamps, handling incoming mail, sorting and distributing mail, and assisting customers with services like change of address, mail holds, and providing PO box keys.

Benefits include competitive pay, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health and life insurance, and a retirement plan. The starting hourly wage ranges from $24.63 to $39.27, with an average annual salary of approximately $72,400. The Postal Service also offers career advancement opportunities, good working conditions, and job security, making it a potential lifetime career.

To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. The Postal Service operates over 30,000 post office locations, with a fleet of over 200,000 vehicles, delivering more than 170 billion pieces of mail annually across approximately 142 million delivery points.