Delivery Driver

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At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service.

Florist Distributing, Inc.

Job Title: Delivery Driver

Department: Delivery

General Function

Drives a company vehicle over an established route to facilitate the delivery of perishable flowers, plants, lawn & garden and durable hard goods in a timely manner. Hours of operation are seven days a week. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holidays.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: General Manager & Operations Manager

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver packages to designated locations on time.

• Assist in loading company trucks for delivery of product.

• Sort packages by route, customer, or commodity.

• Understand proper packaging techniques for all items, including fresh, perishable, flowers and durable goods.

• Assist in the packaging of fresh flowers.

• Use a dolly or two-wheeler to load/unload product.

• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise from the customer.

• Obtain customer’s signature on shipping manifest.

• Refuel company vehicles using corporate fleet card.

• Advise company of routine maintenance needed on company vans.

• Perform duties in a timely manner.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.

• Report to work when scheduled and on time; works evenings and weekends as needed.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a box strapping machine to prepare packages.

• Assist in keeping the packaging area clean.

• Move packaging containers and material to appropriate place in warehouse.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Commitment and willingness to promote the values of the company.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and provide a Department of Transportation driving record.

• Must be at least age 18.

• Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.

• Must have the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions.

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

• Other duties may be asked of this position due to fluctuating business, must possess the ability to adapt to change and be versatile depending on the situation.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.

 Education and Experience:

Six months or less of similar or related work experience. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.

• Must be able to physically perform light to moderate work: exerting/lifting 50 - 100 lbs. of force occasionally, 10-40 lbs. frequently.

• Visual abilities required include clarity at all distances, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a warehouse setting. There is frequent exposure to noise and continual exposure to warehouse temperature changes.

Equipment Used To Perform Job:

Company van, two-wheel hand truck, knife, pallet jack, and four-wheel carts.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with employees, customers, suppliers/vendors, and the general public.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential sales and pricing information.

Are you ready to brighten your life with flowers? Apply today.