What:

The San Francsico Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) will handle millions of pieces of mail and packages this holiday season. We will open up our doors to the media for one evening only.

We will show high-speed letter sorting operations and large bins of parcels being separated and sorted on the most advanced equipment in the country.

Nearly 1,000 holiday postal elves keep the San Francisco P&DC running for the holidays. With the help from automated processing equipment this facility can process over 200,000 packages per day and more during the busiest time of the year.

Packages both big and small can be processed on this equipment.

Designed to handle large parcels, the USS can process over 15,000 pieces during an operating window.

The machine can sort packages weighing 70 pounds lbs. and almost four feet in length which is ideal for handling robust holiday shipments, like a new mini-fridge or even a tire.

When:

Thursday, December 5 at 5:00 PM

Where:

San Francisco Processing & Distribution Center
1300 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94188

Who:

John Finnigan, Processing Support Specialist

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Kristina Uppal Kristina.Uppal@usps.gov for attendance.
Please be aware that proper footwear is required. Please avoid heeled shoes and pumps. Ensure that you are wearing closed-toed (preferably leather) shoes that are non-slip.

Background:

Key accomplishments and areas of progress ahead of the 2024 peak holiday season include:

• Increasing daily processing capacity to approximately 60 million: USPS has expanded its daily package processing capacity to approximately 60 million. Since 2020, the Postal Service has nearly tripled its daily package processing capacity. Increased package processing capacity allows for packages to move through the postal network faster and USPS to lease temporary annexes to handle increases in holiday volume.
• Planning to hire only 7,500 seasonal staff: With a stabilized workforce and improved operating processes, the Postal Service plans to hire 7,500 seasonal staff, compared with 10,000 last year.
• Revamping the postal delivery and processing network: The organization has dedicated nearly $17.3 billion from the plan’s $40 billion self-funded investment budget to drive the transformation of the postal network. This commitment is fueling the ongoing development of a modernized, efficient and technologically advanced postal network.
• Enhancing the postal delivery fleet: USPS is significantly upgrading the fleet with the addition of 106,000 new, more reliable vehicles. This includes 66,000 zero-emission electric vehicles, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility while ensuring reliable service.
• Offering new shipping services: The successful implementation of USPS Ground Advantage and USPS Connect has led to a notable surge in shipping volumes. These initiatives have not only expanded the Postal Service’scapacity but also improved its efficiency, ensuring a seamless shipping experience for customers.

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