Mail and parcel sorter, Kaikōmaka mēra me ngā mōkī
Also known as
- Mail officer, postal sorter, processing officer
Mail and parcel sorters prepare, sort and load mail and parcels for distribution at postal agencies and mail processing centres.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Mail and parcel sorters
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts or part time
- usually work at processing centres or for large businesses
- need to be accurate, organised and methodical
Tasks
- route mail to correct destinations
- verify shipping documentation
- maintain office equipment in proper operating condition
- package objects for shipping
- operate computers or computerised equipment
- operate vehicles or material-moving equipment
- attach identification information to products, items or containers
- load materials or equipment
- unload materials or equipment
- sort mail
Organised
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a forklift endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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