A postal clerk refers to someone who works in a post office and handles various tasks related to sending and receiving mail or packages. There are several synonyms for postal clerk, such as postal worker, mail carrier, postmaster, postal service employee, and mailman. A postal worker usually refers to someone who works for the postal service, including clerks, mail carriers, and postmasters. Mail carriers primarily deliver mail to homes and businesses, while postmasters manage and oversee the operations of a post office. Postal service employees work in various departments of the post office, such as customer service, delivery, and sorting mail. A mailman is often used to refer to a male mail carrier.