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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 575-1194
MAIL CLERK
IT MAIL SERVICES

POSTED: 08/30/24

Responsibilities:

Walks and drives scheduled routes for daily mail operations; weighs, classifies and computes postage amounts for outgoing mail and processes through postage machine; sorts, processes, handles and delivers mail, cartons, computer equipment, and other bulk materials; counts and records all inbound and outbound mail handled; folds and inserts letters/circulars into envelopes either manually or with a machine; packs cartons and boxes; processes large bulk mailings through mail folding and inserter machine; performs other duties as assigned.

Status: 

Full-time, benefited, non-exempt

Working hours: 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (overtime is required during large mailings).

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Proof of valid license will be required. Must be able to lift and carry boxes or other items weighing up to 50 pounds/push and pull up to 150 pounds. Position requires extensive walking (up to 3-5 miles over the course of a day), driving (up to 75 miles), and standing. Familiarity with computer software and typing skill is required. Typing test is required. Attention to detail, work well under pressure, good communication skills, flexible schedule, and reliable. Must meet minimum qualifications set forth by the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy.

Preferred Skills: 

Experience picking up and delivering mail for multiple offices; experience operating a postage machine; experience operating a mail folding and inserting machine; experience with MS Office (Excel and Word).

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: 

$15.18 - $16.12, commensurate with experience

Additional Forms Required: 

Boone County Sheriff's Office Authorization

Deadline for Application: 

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer