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Mailroom clerks or mail processing clerks are responsible for processing mail for private companies or government offices or agencies. Clerks are typically stationed in a room designated for inbound and outbound mail. The duties of a mailroom clerk include, but are not limited to: organizing, sorting and distributing incoming mail internally, preparing outgoing packages for shipping and delivering inter-office memos between departments.

Although many mailroom clerk jobs require no previous experience, a person will be more eligible if he or she is knowledgeable about standard shipping methods, rates and policies of various private shipping and delivery companies as well as the United States Postal Service (USPS). Companies will often require clerks to utilize postage meters, scales, labeling machines, sorting machines, electric staplers, envelope openers, envelope sealers, and fold-and-insert machines on a regular basis. If large items need to packaged, industrial taping, stapling and shrink wrap machines may also be used.

Mailroom clerks work in a fast paced environment and are required to be efficient, organized, detail oriented and accurate. He or she must be physically fit with the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Computer skills will be taken into account as many companies generate computerized shipping labels and documents. It is also likely that the clerk will be responsible for all computer files and records pertaining to incoming and outgoing mail.

Mailroom clerk positions will typically require that the applicant have a high school diploma or equivalent. However, if you choose to apply for a position at the United States Postal Service, be aware that you will need to pass a civil service examination before being considered as a candidate for employment. This written exam is administered to gauge your knowledge and strengths that pertain to the duties of a mailroom clerk.

The pay scale of a mailroom clerk will be dependent upon your experience, the job location and company size. An entry level mailroom clerk can earn $21,000 a year while experienced clerks can earn up to $30,000 a year. The average mailroom clerk earns a salary of approximately $23,000 a year. If you are able to secure employment with the government, you can earn up to $45,000 a year.

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