Delivery Driver and BackUp Dispatch

Karin's Florist, INC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local florist company in Virginia is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to ensure timely and careful delivery of floral arrangements. The ideal candidate will interact with customers, assist with event setups, and manage dispatch operations. Applicants must have a good driving record and be a team player. This full-time position offers a variety of benefits, including 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old with a good driving record, no DUI's or reckless convictions.
• Able to lift and deliver arrangements up to 50 lbs.
• Available to work Saturdays and occasional Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Safely and promptly deliver floral arrangements to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring professionalism during deliveries.
• Assist with event setup and takedown.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-starter

Team player

Excellent computer skills

Job description

JOB TITLE: Delivery Driver and Back-Up Dispatch

JOB TYPE: Fulltime Non-exempt, hourly

Job Summary: Karin’s Florist is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Delivery Driver to join our vibrant team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our beautiful floral arrangements reach customers with care and timeliness. This position involves more than just driving—you will be the face of our business when delivering to clients, contributing to their special moments. Additionally, you’ll assist with event setups and coordinate deliveries, helping keep operations running smoothly.

If you’re passionate about customer service, enjoy driving, and can handle multiple tasks with efficiency, we’d love to meet you!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Safely and promptly deliver floral arrangements to customers, businesses, and event venues.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring deliveries are handled with care and professionalism.
• Assist in event setup and takedown, including arranging flowers and décor as needed.
• Accurately follow route plans and schedules, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Communicate with the shop team about delivery statuses and any issues that arise.
• Handle and care for floral products to maintain their quality during transport.
• Ensure the company vehicle is clean, maintained, and in good working order.
• Support with dispatching and routing drivers when required.
• Assist with other operational duties as needed, such as packaging and organizing orders.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and capacity to interact with customers and employees while maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
• Must interact with other departments professionally and calmly.
• Must be 21 years old with a good driving record including no DUI’s or reckless convictions.
• Must be a self–starter and team player with the ability to work without supervision.
• Available to work Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Drive all sizes of Karin’s Florist vehicles in all areas of the delivery area in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift and deliver arrangements up to 50 lbs.
• Able to run dispatch operations in the absence of the Delivery Manager for short terms.
• Able to lead the delivery and setup of weddings and events.
• Wear the appropriate Karin’s logo polo shirt, solid navy, black or Khaki pants or appropriate length and style shorts in the summer. Other than Karin’s no other logos are to be worn.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a seasonal, hourly position.

Karin’s Florist provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to, including but not limited to, race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.