Description
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The Ministry of Central Services, Mail Services Branch, has an immediate opening for a permanent part-time Postal Clerk located in Weyburn. This position will provide backup to the current Postal Clerk and will be scheduled for approximately 2 - 3 days per month including as needed for vacation coverage and sick leave. The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m..
This position is responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail for a client base. Duties of this position include sorting, metering, and handling of letters, packages and boxes. You will read, understand, memorize and recall various pieces of information such as codes, locations, etc. in order to sort and meter mail quickly and accurately. You will perform routine maintenance and operation of postage meter equipment, including changing ink cartridges and altering dates. You will give information on postal rates and regulations. You will be required to lift and carry mail bags, boxes and parcels and perform related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy articles, repeatedly, on a daily basis. This position also requires standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion (wrist), some exposure to noise from machinery, exposure to dust and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. medical specimens).
The successful candidate will be flexible to successfully adapt to changing work environments, processes, workloads and short notice call in to work. You will also be creative and a team player to cooperatively discover and implement solutions to challenges that arise. The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically obtained by completion of a high school diploma and/or related experience.
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