Mail handler work involves frequent lifting and moving of heavy containers. Which statement best describes your approach?

The mail handler role is physically demanding, involving lifting, carrying, and moving heavy mail containers and parcels. The best answer combines comfort with physical work and the use of proper, safe lifting technique — bending at the knees, keeping the load close to the body, and using equipment or a coworker's help for heavy or awkward loads. Avoiding the physical work entirely conflicts with the job, while lifting recklessly invites injury. The VEA looks for candidates who can handle the physical demands safely, since back and muscle injuries from improper lifting are a major concern in this role.