Mail Clerk

Mail Clerk Cuyahoga Community College
• Parma, OH, US

Job Description:

Performs mailroom activities including the receiving, sorting and delivery of incoming mail and parcels, as well as the preparation and distribution of College mail and parcels.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Receives incoming (parcel post, regular, etc.) and interdepartmental mail.
• Sorts and accurately distributes mail.
• Picks up and inter-departmental mail in a multi-campus operation.
• Receives and delivers parcels and freight for the College.
• Prepares outgoing mail including operation of the computerized mail system.
• Assists with distribution of various mass mailings.
• May function in the capacity of Mail Center Leader and/or Driver as needed.
• Responsible for entering data, researching shipping and receiving information and generating reports and records.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Accesses and utilizes College prescribed software programs including, but not limited to, training, email and payroll information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

* denotes Essential Function

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in mail processing or shipping and receiving.
• Ability to operate computerized mailing/parcel shipping systems.
• Ability to perform responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Good verbal, written communication and telephone skills.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet College insurability requirements.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.

• Associate’s degree in a job related field.
• Working knowledge of the computerized mailing/parcel shipping systems.
• Knowledge of ground service, freight, overnight courier, and common shipping procedures.
• Experience handling dock equipment including the use of an electrical pallet lift.
• LTO (Lift-Truck-Operator) license.

Must be able to occasionally sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Special vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes, airborne particles, toxics or caustic chemicals, work with extreme hot or cold and be exposed to risk of electrical shock, vibration and bio-hazards. Must be able to work in an environment with a moderate noise level.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This is a Full-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 02. Full-time AFSCME bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate:
Minimum salary $41,