Mail Clerk how-to

How to Sort Incoming Mail Fast

Good sorting speeds delivery.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good sorting speeds delivery. In short: separate; sort; flag, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Separate packages from letters.

  2. Sort by department.

  3. Flag urgent and certified items.

  4. Log packages.

  5. Bundle for routes.

  6. Deliver.

Safety reminders for mail clerks

  • Lift safely
  • Follow suspicious mail procedures
  • Use machine guards
  • Keep aisles clear

Postage meter · Inserter · Presort · Bulk mail · Certified mail · Tracking number: see the full mail clerk glossary.

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