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SACK SORTING MACHINE OPR (M7-04)
OCCUPATION CODE: 2315-0032
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2310D
(2315-0032)
 
SACK SORTING MACHINE OPERATOR
 
DOCUMENT DATE: MARCH 16, 2019
 
FUNCTION:
 
Operates a keyboard control unit on an electro-mechanical sorting machine to sort outgoing sacks of nonpreferential mail, making separations to ZIP Code, directs, and alphabetical and geographical groupings. Must be able to demonstrate and maintain machine distribution at an average rate of at least ten sacks per minute with an accuracy rate of 98 percent.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
 
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
 
1. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
 
2. Safety in performance of duties common to the position.
 
3. Ability to work with others.
 
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MH (475).
 
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to key with at least 98 percent accuracy on the type of machine, the method of distribution or separation, and at the minimum rate of distribution or separation appropriate to the position. Must be able to sort outgoing sacks of nonpreferential mail, making separations by ZIP Code, directs, and alphabetical and geographical groupings at an average rate of at least ten sacks per minute.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, which require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching, and may involve the handling of heavy containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.
 
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
 
Sack Sorting Machine Operators must work their assigned tour and days of work often within an industrial plant environment. Sack Sorting Machine Operators must follow Postal Service policies and procedures for personal conduct at work, including adhering to rules and regulations.

Doc Date: 03/16/2019   Occ Code: 2315-0032