Postal Clerk

at  Sprouts Farmers Market

Job Introduction:
The Postal Clerk is responsible for customer sales transactions at the register of the contract postal unit and prepares incoming and outgoing mail. They must maintain proper control of cash and ensure customer satisfaction, as well as safe guard company assets. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages.
• Keep money drawers in order, and records and balances daily transactions.
• Registers and certifies letters and parcels.
• Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
• Check mail in order to ensure correct postage for packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
• Answer question regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes
• Complete forms regarding changes of address, theft or loss of mail, or for special services such as registered or priority mail.
• Provide assistant to the public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal regulations.
• Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing
• Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and places identifying tags on sacks or bins.
• Weigh packages or letters to determine the postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
• Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepares it for delivery to mailing facilities.
• Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation and/or sorting.
• Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year grocery retail experience in Postal department preferred
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry preferred
• Basic knowledge of postal regulations preferred
• Advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Maintain high level of customer service at all times
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Consistent (6-8 Hours) lifting and/or carrying of items up to 10 lbs. for a distance up to 5 feet.
• Frequent (3-6 hours) lifting and/or carrying of items between 11-25 lbs. for a distance up to 5 feet.
• Rarely (less than 1 hour) is lifting and/or carrying is required for item between 26-75 lbs. for a distance up to 5 feet.
• Rarely (less than 1 hour) is pushing required for items between 76-100+ lbs.
• Continuous walking for between 3-6 hours per shift.
• Continuous standing for between 6-8 hours per shift
• Continuous bending for between 3-6 hours per shift.
• Some squatting for between 1-3 hours per shift.
• Continuous twisting for between 3-6hours per shift.

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $14.40 - $18.00 / hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant. Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

• Use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages.
• Keep money drawers in order, and records and balances daily transactions.
• Registers and certifies letters and parcels.
• Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
• Check mail in order to ensure correct postage for packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
• Answer question regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes
• Complete forms regarding changes of address, theft or loss of mail, or for special services such as registered or priority mail.
• Provide assistant to the public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal regulations.
• Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing
• Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and places identifying tags on sacks or bins.
• Weigh packages or letters to determine the postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
• Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepares it for delivery to mailing facilities.
• Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation and/or sorting.
• Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
• All other duties as assigned