Part-Time USPS Mail Handler Assistant at United States Postal
Posted on May 06, 2026
Local Part-Time Job Overview: Des Moines
Primary Details
- Employer: United States Postal Service (Hiring for part-time roles in Des Moines)
- Worksite: Des Moines, IA
- Part-Time Job in Des Moines: USPS Mail Handler Assistant
- This part-time role in Des Moines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Des Moines, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $18-$20/Hour (approx. $22.9k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible part-time team members may receive select benefits.
- Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Des Moines.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Des Moines location.
Behind the Scenes of the Supply Chain
Before the mail ever reaches a delivery truck, it must be processed at lightning speed in our massive sorting facilities. The Mail Handler Assistant (MHA) is the physically demanding, high-energy engine of the USPS processing plant.
- The Work: You will load, unload, and move bulk mail and empty equipment. You will physically toss sacks, push heavy wire cages, and operate mechanized sorting equipment.
- The Environment: Fast-paced, loud, and industrial. This is not a desk job; it is a full-body workout.
- The Future: MHAs are first in line to become Career Mail Handlers, unlocking federal pensions and lifelong healthcare security.
If you prefer the warehouse floor over driving a route, we need your strength today!