Warehouse Worker I

DPS•Denver, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker I supports an individual, team, or department by applying practical knowledge, using proven techniques, and following procedures. The role focuses on completing assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service. The position handles warehouse receiving, storage, inventory, order preparation, and delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies to district locations. It also involves operating and maintaining warehouse equipment and coordinating with shipping and receiving personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related experience handling the receipt and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies in a warehouse or parts-room environment.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence; working to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; and supporting students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large urban K–12 public school environment.

Responsibilities

Pack and unpack materials, verify and confirm receipt, and operate warehouse tools and equipment, including hand carts, pallet jacks, and powered industrial material-handling equipment.
Receive, verify, and store equipment, materials, and supplies in appropriate warehouse locations.
Communicate and coordinate deliveries and requested information with shipping and receiving personnel.
Update and organize warehouse inventory, goods-receipt information, and distribution records.
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment.
Prepare items and orders for delivery by pulling orders and prioritizing loads according to delivery sequence while following safety procedures.
Deliver items to district locations using a district vehicle, obeying traffic laws and following established traffic, transportation, and district procedures and policies.
Check stock discrepancies against data-processing records and reconcile them, making necessary adjustments to stock balances or descriptions with the inventory clerk.
Participate in annual and periodic warehouse inventories, cooperate with audits and inventory requirements, and update inventory records, including adding or deleting items and writing off obsolete inventory.