Postal Clerk

The Postal Service; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Postal Service is hiring for various positions requiring no prior experience, offering paid training and competitive salaries. Opportunities range from entry-level to management roles, with comprehensive benefits and job security.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Selling stamps and handling incoming mail.
• Sorting and distributing mail.
• Assisting customers with services.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PAID TRAINING PROVIDED – JOB SECURITY

The Postal Service is the largest government-related agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 million people nationwide. They are hiring for various positions with no prior experience necessary; paid training is provided. Job openings offer starting salaries from $24.63 to $39.27 per hour, averaging $72,400 annually, along with full benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan. Employment with the Postal Service offers career advancement, good working conditions, and excellent job security.

The Postal Service operates retail locations, mail distribution centers, and postal hubs across the country. To qualify, applicants must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen. Opportunities range from entry-level to management positions, many of which are administrative, clerical, or general office roles such as accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, bookkeeper, clerk, office assistant, secretary, staff assistant, and typist.

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.

The Postal Service has a long history of over 200 years and operates over 30,000 post office locations. It delivers over 600 million pieces of mail daily to approximately 142 million delivery points, totaling over 170 billion pieces annually. The fleet includes over 200,000 vehicles, making it the largest vehicle fleet worldwide, most of which are right-hand drive for easier delivery.

Labor Services, a private employment agency, offers assistance in gaining employment but is not affiliated with USPS. Overall, Postal Service employment provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, good working conditions, career growth opportunities, and job security that can lead to a lifetime career. The Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer.