Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Does not pass

• Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $178M

• Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.7% of the role's time · $163M

• Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.1% of the role's time · $148M

• Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $146M

• Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.9% of the role's time · $143M

• Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.9% of the role's time · $143M

• Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $138M

• Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $122M

• Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $118M

• Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.8% of the role's time · $116M

• Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment to direct items according to established routing schemes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $114M

• Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.6% of the role's time · $112M

• Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $94.4M · waiting on a check

• Remove from machines printed materials, such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $88.4M

• Clear jams in sortation equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $78.9M

• Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $78.0M

• Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $72.3M

• Inspect mail machine output for defects and determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.0% of the role's time · $72.0M

• Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $45.4M

• Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $44.6M

• Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $42.6M

• Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $40.3M

• Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations to detect any malfunctions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $38.2M

• Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $23.3M

• Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $19.4M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed