Mail Processor

UCLA Mail, Document & Distribution Services (MDDS) supports the University of California’s mission of teaching, research, and public service by delivering high-quality, cost-effective document, mail, and distribution solutions.

About the role

Under general direction of the Manager or Director of Mail Services, the Mail Processor performs daily mail-processing duties according to internal guidelines, USPS regulations, and University policy. The role requires handling changing priorities and effective communication with a diverse population, including co-workers, supervisors, campus departments, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, process, and distribute internal and US Mail (First Class, Registered, Express, stamped mail, and intra-campus correspondence).
• Operate University mail processing equipment and systems.
• Perform general housekeeping, telephone duties, and public contact.
• Handle one or more unspecified mail processing assignments.
• Understand and apply USPS rates, regulations, and postal terminology to ensure accurate mail processing.
• Input data into mail processing and billing systems with accuracy and moderate speed.
• Sell USPS products and services (stamps, money orders, Registered, Certified, Insured, and Express Mail) using a cash register and handling cash transactions.
• Perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying mail weighing up to 50 pounds, and maneuvering mail gurneys and cages over obstacles.

Requirements

• Two years of experience handling campus and U.S. mail, including working knowledge of postal regulations and rates.
• Valid California noncommercial Class C driver’s license upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to type with accuracy and moderate speed.
• Skill in reading and understanding documents written in standard English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USPS rates and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other employees.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately under changing priorities and deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift, lower, and carry mail up to 50 pounds, and maneuver mail equipment over obstacles.
• Understanding of USPS postal terminology and account numbers for accurate mail processing.
• Basic math skills for simple arithmetic computations related to mail preparation and sales.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle cash transactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UCLA campus, departments, and Medical Center (preferred).

Special Conditions for Employment

• Continued employment contingent upon satisfactory background investigation and Live Scan background check prior to start.
• Driving record subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System"; continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and/or variable based on operational needs.

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Benefits

Benefits start on day one. Use the UC Benefit package and UC Total Compensation Estimator to explore total compensation value, including benefits.