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Distribution Courier

Primary Location San Diego, California Schedule Part-time Shift Variable Salary $25.46 - $27.74 / hour
Job Number 1417682 Date Posted 08/13/2026
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Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, independently picks up and delivers a variety of material between Kaiser Permanente facilities and other locations throughout San Diego County. Sorts mail, charts, etc. and delivers to individual departments at each facility. Assumes responsibility for routine maintenance on vehicle and ensures cleanliness is maintained.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.  Deliver and pick-up items such as inter-office and U.S. mail, medical office records, x-ray films, pharmaceuticals, laboratory specimens, boxes and equipment between Kaiser Hospital, medical offices, ancillary/administrative offices and community locations using company motor vehicles.  May transport patients between the Vandever Clinic and Kaiser Hospital in a safe manner for their appointments.  Sort and organize all materials to be delivered on assigned runs.  Courier must become knowledgeable within training period of physical locations, departments and personnel as they need to pick up and deliver to individual departments within the Clinic.  Maintains assigned motor vehicle in good and safe operating condition.  Monitors driving  condition and appearance of company vehicles.  Reports any and all possible vehicle problems and malfunctions to senior/supervisor.  Performs preventive maintenance practices on a regular basis.  Schedules periodic routine servicing through senior/supervisor.  Keeps inside of vehicle clean and free to trash.  Is aware of the name of the companys automobile insurance carrier.  Periodically checks to make sure the insurance identification card and accident report forms are in the glove compartment of company vehicle.  Reviews accident report form before being involved in an accident and follows what-to-do-after-an-accident instructions on accident report form.  Relates to others, including patients, in a kind, tactful and diplomatic manner.  Projects a positive image as a representative of Kaiser Permanente.  Answer and respond to incoming phone calls in a manner consistent with quality of service standards.  Performs other duties as required, including but not limited to, adding special stops to prescribed runs; attending department and company meetings and inservices; making special runs separate from the prescribed runs; following the service request procedure; post U.S. mail; special projects as required.  KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • DMV printout required. Ability to lift and transport at least 50 pounds.
Education
  • N/A
License, Certification, Registration
  • Drivers License (in location where applicable)
     
Additional Requirements:
  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience preferred.

Notes:

  • Varied shift, location, days
Primary Location: California,San Diego,Riverdale Support Services Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Riverdale Chart Facility - Couriers/Motor Service - 0801 Pay Range: $25.46 - $27.74 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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