Distribution Clerk I

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Distribution Clerk I to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Receiving and Distribution

Job Summary

Under general supervision, receives and distributes all items ordered for Denver Health operations.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes hand held scanner to record all package transactions from carrier to the end user. (10%)
• Prioritizes packages based on delivery expectations, delivering first overnight and next day air first and so on (10%)
• Physically delivers all packages, on time, to the assigned locations, on and off campus. (10%)
• Acts the service contact with departments on assigned routes. (10%)
• Maintains assigned vehicle according to Denver Health vehicle management guidelines and policy. (10%)
• Determines necessary action in situations arising during the absence of the manager. Establishes priorities and coordinates work activities (i.e. transportation with supply deliveries) to meet internal/external customer needs. (10%)
• Keeps supervisor advised of operational and other work-related problems and solves those that do not require administrative disposition. (10%)
• Maintains a travel log of shift activities. (10%)
• Picks up and delivers USPS mail from the post office. Sorts and delivers all mail internally and meters all outgoing mail. Covers Courier routes when necessary (5%)
• Sorts, distributes, and meters all incoming and outgoing mail, both interoffice and USPS (5%)
• Transfers stat lab specimens from Denver Health ACS clinics to the main core lab (5%)
• Picks up and delivers a variety of items within a defined city route and within specified facilities. (5%)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• One year of warehouse or distribution experience required

Licenses:

• DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

• 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.

• Shift

• Days (United States of America)

• Work Type

• Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $24.44 / hr

Benefits

• At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

• About Denver Health

• Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

• As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

• Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

• Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.