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FLAT SORTING MACHINE OPERATOR (P7-07)
OCCUPATION CODE: 2315-21XX
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
 
Operates a single or multi-position electro-mechanical operator paced flat sorting machine in the distribution of flats requiring the knowledge and application of approved machine schemes consisting of distribution of other than directs, alphabetical and geographical groupings which requires a minimum of 100 scheme or memory items.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
1.   Reads address of each piece of mail; depresses proper key/keys to enable the machine to divert each piece of mail to the proper destination requiring a high degree of manual and visual coordination and close visual attention for sustained periods.
 
2.   May serve for a portion of the time, on a rotation basis, as a loader and/or sweeper/tyer. As a loader: culls mail to remove nonmachineable pieces and loads mail onto ledges for processing. As a sweeper/tyer: removes mail from separations in the machine; verifies sorted mail for accuracy; ties mail into bundles or dispatches direct to sacks, pouches or other containers.
 
3.   May perform manual distribution, not limited to flats, as required.
 
4.   Performs other job related tasks in support of primary duties.

SUPERVISION:
 
Manager, Airport Mail Center/Facility or other designated supervisor.

SELECTION METHOD:
 
Senior Qualified

BARGAINING UNIT:
 
CLERK

KEY POSITION REFERENCE:
 
KP-0016

Doc Date: 11/02/1994 Occ Code: 2315-21XX

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