The sights and sounds of the Manasota P&DC

Custodian Mahlon Beachy cleans up a spill in the employee entrance at the Manasota Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC). The 16-year postal employee is part of a crew that works Tour 1. "We are on a running tour. Our crew polices the building, collects garbage, takes out recycling and cleans up spills and other stuff," he said. Beachy likes the sense of accomplishment he gets from his work. "Coming in every day to perform my job leaves me feeling good," he said. "When people thank me, it encourages me to work even harder."

Manasota P&DC Supervisor, Distribution Operations Matthew Grow (second from right) gives Mail Handler Assistants their assignments and explains the new schedule for the upcoming week. "We are bringing employees in at staggered times, so we don't have too many people on the clock at the same time," said Grow, who's work at USPS for over five years. 

 

Postal Support Employee (PSE) Dan Fisher prepares mail on a Delivery Barcode Sorter (DBCS) at the Manasota processing center, where he's worked since August 2021. He previously worked as a holiday clerk at the Venice, FL, Carrier Annex and as an Assistant Rural Carrier in Nokomis, FL. "Working at a postal distribution center gives me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone," he said. "I've thought about becoming a supervisor in the plant some day. So far, I like having the opportunity to learn more of the business side of USPS, especially since I come  from a private work background and a business family." 

Mail Handler Assistant (MHA) Treyon Stubbs transfers mail at the Manasota P&DC. The job of an MHA is very fast-paced – an environment Stubbs is used to having served in the Air Force. "We have to get mail to the dock as quickly as possible. I like that kind of challenge because it keeps me moving," said Stubbs, who worked as a PSE during the 2021 peak season. Whether operating a tow motor, glider or forklift, MHA's must pay close attention to safety. According to Stubbs, "We must always follow the speed limit to make sure we don't lose a load and hurt someone." Stubbs was inspired by family to work at the Postal Service; his mom and aunt have both worked in customer service at USPS for over 20 years.