Class A Delivery Driver - Temporary

Kendal Floral Supply; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendal Floral Supply is seeking a Class A Delivery Driver (Temporary) in Carlsbad, CA. The role supports transportation and warehouse teams by delivering product to stores, performing extra and overflow deliveries, and covering for other drivers as needed.

The position is a temporary assignment (~1 month) with potential extension. Must be capable of early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience safely operating 53 ft trailers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle pallet loads.

Responsibilities

• Perform extra deliveries and on-demand pickups as assigned.
• Provide route coverage for other drivers during vacations or absences.
• Deliver flowers to multiple store locations meeting deadlines.
• Communicate delivery delays or route concerns with relevant managers.
• Load/unload trailers and ensure product is secured and accounted for.

Skills

CDL Class A

Delivery experience

Route planning

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jacks

53 ft trailers

Job description

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Class A Delivery Driver - Temporary

Temporary Kendal South, Carlsbad, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2632

BECOME A KENDAL FLORAL DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the floral industry?

Our CA Class A Delivery Drivers make $30.00 per hour.

Kendal Floral is the largest importer of floral distributor on the United States with a culture and history of promoting from within. Great drivers are crucial to the Kendal Floral team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. Temporary Position: Approximately 1 month work assignment with possibility of extending. Looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible.

Job Summary:

The Delivery Driver supports the Transportation and Warehouse teams by operating company vehicles to deliver product to stores in a timely and efficient manner. This position will primarily perform extra and overflow deliveries, load, and unload trailers, and provide coverage for other drivers during absences and vacations. The work schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice adjustments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery & Coverage Responsibilities

• · Performs extra deliveries and additional pick-ups as assigned.
• · Provides route coverage for other drivers during vacations, call-outs, and leaves of absence.
• · Delivers flowers to multiple store locations to meet store requirements and deadlines.
• · Communicates promptly with Warehouse, Dispatcher and Transportation Managers regarding delivery delays, discrepancies, or route concerns.
• · Loads and unloads trailers, pallets, product carts, and other items safely and efficiently.
• · Pulls prepared orders from the cooler according to designated invoices.
• · Counts and verifies product against invoices; reports discrepancies or quality issues before delivery.
• · Handles products in a manner that minimizes damage and maintains quality standards.

Vehicle & Equipment Safety

• · Ensures equipment is in optimum operating condition.
• · Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections following the Vehicle Inspection Checklist.
• · Conducts daily inspections of equipment used for deliveries (pallet jacks, racks, etc.).
• · Reports all safety or mechanical issues immediately to the Dispatcher and Transportation Manager.
• · Fuels truck daily and records all fuel card information accurately.

General Duties

• · Maintains a clean cargo box and cab area after each route.
• · Assists in other areas of warehouse and production as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• · Current Class A Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• · Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience safely operating 53 ft. trailers.
• · Ability to lift to 50 lbs. overhead and maneuver loaded pallets weighing 400–500 lbs. up/down lift gates and ramps.
• · Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and product racks.
• · Experience with delivery routes and ability to read maps and follow directions.
• · Ability to count and verify quantities for pick-ups and deliveries.
• · Ability to read invoices and accurately record delivery information.
• · Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator as needed.
• · Must be flexible with scheduling, including potential changes based on business demands.
• · Ability to work on weekends in the period before and during major floral holidays.
• · Other duties as assigned to support Operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret shipping/receiving paperwork, invoices, and maps. Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to identify issues, gather and evaluate information, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to problem-solve independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear. Employee must climb into and out of truck cabs, drive 53 ft. trucks, and operate pallet jacks and product racks. Frequent walking, standing, bending, pulling, and lifting to 50 lbs. is required. The employee must maneuver loaded pallets weighing over 500 lbs. up/down lift gates or ramps. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend over to access files and must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold, wet, and humid conditions (non-weather). Work near moving mechanical parts and work in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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