Mail Clerk I

NW Works Mission:

To empower adults with disabilities and individuals with barriers to employment to build skills and secure and sustain meaningful employment.

Job Summary:

Mail Clerk 1 is responsible for all phases of mail production and distribution within the instructed guidelines and timeframes of the Mailroom Supervisor. This includes sorting; researching and delivering the mail to designated mail stops.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accepts mail from mail carriers and sort for security inspection. Logs and labels packages for transfer to mail room.

• Searches packages for security concerns or inspection.

• Research mail not properly addressed or properly coded

• Removes trash and keeps work area clean and organized

• Delivers interoffice mail and picks up mail from mail stops

• Performs x-ray scan using a x-ray machine to scan all mail and packages for security of customers if required by contract

• Performs job in a safe manner, with concern for others and a desire to increase production

• If needed, process machineable mail (folding, inserting, sealing, and opening)

• Follows HAZMAT procedures for handling potentially hazardous mail

• May require handling accountable mail

• May require opening and reading mail and forwarding to appropriate location

• May require processing requests for publications

• Performs duties of a mail meterer on an as needed basis.

• Participates in meetings, retreats, in-services, workshops, conferences, and committees as required.

• Maintains accurate time records and related documentation and submits paperwork by established deadlines.

• Reports to work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties, and maintains a positive and professional attitude.

• Serves as a backup if needed to the Mailroom Supervisor.

• Adheres to all NW Works policies and procedures.

• Adheres to and represents agency standards for professional dress, grooming, and demeanor.

• Accepts and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

One year of experience in a related field; experience working in a mail center is preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work on routine and repetitive tasks for long periods with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to stand, reach, and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to make routine decisions regarding mail-related issues and questions
• Must meet lifting requirements per contract at times, the position requires transporting mail between buildings during inclement weather.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disability Specifications:

NW Works will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Equal Employment Statement:

NW Works, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a non-discrimination policy prohibiting discrimination in employment and the provision of services on the basis of the fact or perception of race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status or status with regard to public assistance.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

One year of experience in a related field; experience working in a mail center is preferred.