Distribution Clerk I

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Distribution Clerk I receives and distributes items ordered for Denver Health operations. The role handles package and mail processing and delivery, picks up and transports items along assigned routes, and supports timely service to internal and external customers. The clerk also maintains an assigned vehicle and shift travel log, coordinates work activities, and addresses operational issues within their authority.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of warehouse or distribution experience.
Colorado Class R driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively using the appropriate communication channel.
Basic knowledge of distribution equipment such as pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, and distribution is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Use a handheld scanner to record package transactions from carrier to end user.
Prioritize packages according to delivery expectations, including overnight and next-day air deliveries.
Deliver packages on time to assigned locations, both on and off campus.
Serve as the service contact for departments on assigned routes.
Maintain the assigned vehicle according to Denver Health vehicle management guidelines and policy.
Determine necessary actions and establish priorities and coordinate work activities when the manager is absent, including transportation with supply deliveries, to meet customer needs.
Keep the supervisor informed of operational and other work-related problems, and resolve issues that do not require administrative disposition.
Maintain a travel log of shift activities.
Pick up and deliver USPS mail from the post office; sort and deliver internal mail and meter outgoing mail.
Cover courier routes when necessary.
Sort, distribute, and meter incoming and outgoing interoffice and USPS mail.
Transfer stat lab specimens from Denver Health ACS clinics to the main core lab.
Pick up and deliver a variety of items within a defined city route and specified facilities.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and professional clinical advancement and shared governance programs.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility as an employer for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.