The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
All 22 detailed work activities O*NET records for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Send information, materials or documentation | 25 |
| Sort mail | 16 |
| Operate computers or computerized equipment | 14 |
| Obtain written authorization to perform activities | 8 |
| Prepare outgoing mail | 7 |
| Route mail to correct destinations | 6 |
| Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions | 6 |
| Verify shipping documentation | 5 |
| Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements | 5 |
| Weigh parcels to determine shipping costs | 3 |
| Receive shipments | 3 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures | 51 |
| Sell products or services | 38 |
| Collect deposits, payments or fees | 27 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning | 35 |
| Package objects for shipping | 11 |
| Inspect items for damage or defects | 11 |
| Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition | 8 |
| Attach identification information to products, items or containers | 7 |
| Unload materials or equipment | 7 |
| Coordinate shipping activities with external parties | 6 |
| Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation | 3 |