Delivery Driver Battle Creek MI

Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Delaware Valley Floral Group is seeking a Full-Time Van Driver in Battle Creek, MI to ensure the timely and safe delivery of fresh floral products. You will operate a refrigerated company van and provide exceptional customer service from our distribution center to customer locations.

Requirements include 2+ years of driving experience, a valid license, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and the ability to manage routes with GPS tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds safely.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort using GPS, maps, and route-planning tools.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company van to transport floral products for daily deliveries.
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining product quality.
• Load and unload shipments while handling floral products and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe vehicle; report maintenance concerns.
• Use pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other equipment to move inventory.
• Follow delivery routes using GPS and route-planning tools to meet schedules.
• Verify orders and maintain delivery documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent DVFG professionally.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

GPS/route planning

Time management

Safety-focused

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Delivery routing software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Battle Creek, MI - Battle Creek, MI 49037, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Category: Transportation, About Us

Founded in 1959, Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has grown from a small family business into one of the nation’s largest floral distribution companies. For more than six decades, we’ve delivered premium fresh flowers and floral supplies to retail florists, event designers, and supermarkets across the country.

We aim to be our customers’ most valuable supplier, and we believe our employees are the key to making that happen.

About the Role

Delaware Valley Floral Group is currently seeking a Full-Time Van Driver to join our Battle Creek Distribution Team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely and safe transportation of fresh floral products to our customers throughout the region.

This is a full-time role responsible for operating a refrigerated company van to deliver fresh flowers, plants, and floral supplies while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining product quality from our distribution center to customer locations.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a company van to transport floral products for daily deliveries
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining product quality during transportation
• Load and unload shipments while properly handling floral products and related supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe vehicle while reporting any maintenance concerns
• Use pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse equipment to move and manage inventory efficiently
• Follow assigned delivery routes using GPS and route-planning tools to maximize efficiency and meet delivery schedules
• Verify orders and maintain accurate delivery documentation
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and represent DVFG in a professional manner
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable DOT regulations

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks such as loading and unloading products throughout the shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is performed in a warehouse and refrigerated cooler environment (approximately 34°F), as well as while operating delivery vehicles. The position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods throughout the workday.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits (What's in it for You)

The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and supplemental benefit offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Employee discounts and career growth opportunities

Other Information

• Work Location: Onsite – Battle Creek, MI
• Schedule: Full-time, 5AM Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays may be required)
• Start Time: Early morning start times based on delivery routes and customer requirements; shifts end upon completion of assigned deliveries

Qualifications: What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles (vans, 16-ft box trucks, or similar vehicles preferred)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (reviewed periodically)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfort using GPS, maps, and route-planning tools
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to workplace safety
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.