Mail handler assistants are physical laborers who sort and move mail by hand and with the assistance of machinery. ... They may operate forklifts, canceling machines, and other mail-processing machinery.

How much do mail handler assistants make?

The typical US Postal Service Mail Handler Assistant salary is $17 per hour. Mail Handler Assistant salaries at US Postal Service can range from $14 - $1,710 per hour.

Is mail handler assistant temporary or permanent?

The USPS offers both permanent and non-career positions for handlers and mail processing clerks. The non-career positions, classified as postal support employees or casual employees, are temporary jobs.