EasyCareers Job Posting: Part-Time USPS Mail Handler Assistant at United States Postal at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in Des Plaines, IL. Salary: $18 - $20.

Part-Time USPS Mail Handler Assistant at United States Postal

Posted on June 18, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Part Time $18 - $20

Local Part-Time Job Overview: Des Plaines

Part-Time Job in Des Plaines: USPS Mail Handler Assistant Company: United States Postal Service Based in: Des Plaines, IL (a central Des Plaines location)

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 Plaines.

Position Scope

This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Government And Logistics space in Des Plaines.

  • This part-time role in Des Plaines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.


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!