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Resume skills guide · SOC 43-5053

Skills for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Speaking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Monitoring3.12
  • 2.Reading Comprehension3
  • 3.Speaking3
  • 4.Critical Thinking3
  • 5.Active Listening2.88
  • 6.Writing2.25
  • 7.Active Learning2.12
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.12
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1

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Knowledge areas

  • English Language
  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Transportation
  • Computers and Electronics

Core work activities

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Processing Information
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Working with Computers

In-demand tools & technology

  • SAP software
  • Teradata Database
  • Address Management System AMS
  • Automated Package Processing System APPS
  • Barcode reader software
  • Delivery operations information system DOIS
  • Delivery Routing System DRS
  • Directory software
  • Electronic Time Clock ETC
  • Multi-line optical character reader OCR software
  • NCR Advanced Store
  • Time and Attendance Collection System TACS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint