SALT LAKE CITY – In anticipation of the upcoming holiday mailing season, the Postal Service is accepting applications for positions at mail processing facilities and Post Offices across the greater Salt Lake City area.

Open positions include clerks, mail handlers, carriers and more. Approximately 200 positions are needed just for the holiday season. The hourly wages range from $19 to $20 with varying shifts and days off.

From the website, click on “Apply Now,” select “Location” click “Start,” then click on the link for the appropriate job. A general overview of USPS employment requirements is available at http://about.usps.com/careers/employment-requirements.htm. An explanation of specific job requirements and hourly pay can be found on the individual job postings.

Job openings will be regularly updated until all positions are filled. Interested applicants should log on to http://usps.com/careers weekly to check for new postings.

The Postal Service continues to aggressively hire in many locations across the country. With a workforce of more than 635,000, USPS is one of the nation’s largest employers with ongoing attrition needs. And combined with the ongoing nationwide challenges faced by most employers, we are hiring for the holidays -- and beyond.

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