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Postal Hiring

Postal Hiring
POST OFFICE JOBS OPERATIONS TEAM

PSE Office Support Clerk

Monticello, IL 61856 $41,000 — $72,000 / year Added Jul 24, 2026
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Competitive Pay
$41,000 — $72,000 / year
Quick Process
5-minute apply
Job Security
Stable public sector

Position Overview

PSE Office Support Clerk - NONE

We are now hiring a focused PSE Office Support Clerk to join our warehouse team in Monticello. Help coordinate the packaging, sorting, and scheduling of critical mail loads. A perfect fit for workers who enjoy active hands-on jobs. In this PSE Office Support Clerk role, you will use electronic scanners and sorting bins to stage daily departures. Every shift brings unique sorting goals for a PSE Office Support Clerk at our facility. If you are reliable and seek steady shifts, submit your application.

The PSE Office Support Clerk career path supports local mail facilities, including operations serving Monticello. The role is associated with helping packages and correspondence reach their destinations accurately.

The job involves a variety of duties, from staging large shipping containers to performing quality checks on outbound cargo. You will adhere to strict postal handling procedures, adapt to seasonal volume spikes, and resolve processing errors within the Monticello branch before mail is dispatched.

Detail-oriented workers are often well suited to this field. Pre-employment clearances and experience requirements vary by employer in IL; punctuality, safety awareness, and teamwork are commonly valued.

Hourly wages and premium-pay eligibility vary by tenure, location, schedule, and employer. Review current listings for the Monticello area.

This informational page outlines the career path and benefits associated with the PSE Office Support Clerk role in the IL market.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting city carriers with neighborhood parcel deliveries in Monticello
Grouping outbound mail bins for faster truck loading at 61856 facility
Updating package tracking statuses using mobile scanners in IL
Greeting customers and answering package inquiries at the Monticello front counter
Verifying mail codes and scanning parcels for routing records

Requirements & Qualifications

Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of safe driving history
Physical strength to manage parcel loading and sorting workflows in IL
Professional communication skills for public interaction
Passing result on the carrier associate assessment
Eligibility to work legally in the United States

Preferred Skills

Experience in logistics, support, or administration
Familiarity with coordination, record keeping, or internal reporting
Experience maintaining records and internal reporting
Professional communication and reliable follow-through

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Postal Clerk do day to day?

Clerks process packages, assist customers with mail holds, and sort incoming mail in Monticello. It's a mix of customer service and hands-on logistics.

Do I need retail experience to become a Postal Clerk?

Not required. New clerks receive on-the-job training. Staying organized under pressure is the core skill needed in IL.

What is the online assessment?

Most clerk positions require a short online assessment checking attention to detail and work readiness, completed from home for Monticello.

What's the pay for a Postal Clerk in Monticello, IL?

Postal support employees typically start at $20–$25 per hour in IL. Converting to career status adds full federal benefits.

Are Postal Clerk positions full-time?

Many start as flexible support roles. As openings arise, employees are considered for full-time career positions in Monticello.

Estimated Pay & Benefit Packages

Standard postal support positions in IL feature high-value benefits:

$41,000 — $72,000 / year
Estimated Annual Salary Range

Employment Benefits

Career Development & Training
Learning environment that supports success
65K Annually
Avg. TSA Officer income w/ benefits
Healthcare & Retirement Plan
Career employees receive federal benefits
Job Security
Join the American Federation of Government Employees Union

Program Benefits

Exclusive step-by-step guide to the entire hiring process.
Job finder with maps of TSA jobs within 25 miles.
Simulated practice exams with detailed answer explanations.
Job alerts to let you know when TSA positions become available.
Interview webinar with tips for success.
Personalized support available through email and chat.

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