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8742 Mail Preparation Clerk

M742
Field of application Mail preparation clerks carry out various manual tasks. They work for public organizations, service or manufacturing companies, mail-processing companies or adapted enterprises that are specialized in mail preparation.
Other job titles No other job title

824201 - Manually prepare documents for mailing 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Observance of production deadlines
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Meticulous work

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge.
  • Place advertisement inserts.
  • Fold documents.
  • Place stickers, flat or folded over, on documents. Optional task or competency
  • Affix various objects (cards, keys, coins, etc.). Optional task or competency
  • Stuff envelopes.
  • Carry out all other manual tasks, as requested by the person in charge.
  • Verify the quality of the work.
  • Place documents or envelopes into bins.
  • Detect any problems and inform the person in charge.

824202 - Manually prepare packages for mailing 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Observance of production deadlines
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Meticulous work

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge.
  • Assemble or secure components.
  • Bag products: bag and weigh an estimated amount of products, and adjust the quantity according to the prescribed amount.
  • Assemble sample kits (cosmetic or hygiene products, food samples, etc.): select and group a prescribed amount of products and pack them in the kit.
  • Verify the quality of the work.
  • Count or weigh the products to ensure quality control.
  • Place assembled or bagged products or kits into bins or pack them in boxes.
  • Wrap the boxes with kraft paper or any other type of wrapping material and secure with tape or string.
  • Detect any problems and inform the person in charge.

526 - Package the printed products 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Correct handling of products

Tasks

  • Count or weigh the products to ensure quantity control.
  • Place the printed products in boxes.
  • Stack the boxes on pallets.
  • Operate the packaging equipment.
  • Print the labels.
  • Affix the labels on the packages.
  • Fill out the administrative forms and send them to the appropriate department or person.

105 - Keep the workspace clean and orderly, in an industrial setting 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of maintenance schedule
  • Compliance with the storage or warehousing plan
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Concern for using materials sparingly
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Put away the parts or products in their designated areas.
  • Clean the tools and equipment.
  • Sort and put away all materials used.
  • Clean and sweep the work areas.
  • Salvage scrap materials for recycling and dispose of waste.
  • Report signs of breakage to the maintenance service or person in charge.

528 - Transport materials and printed products Optional task or competency 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of handling equipment

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge.
  • Verify the condition of the handling equipment.
  • Place materials and printed products on a dolly, handcart or manual pallet truck, or lift them using an electric pallet truck.
  • Move the materials within the company.
  • Place the materials or printed products in the designated areas.
  • Detect any problems and inform the person in charge.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.