Delivery Driver - FT

FDI (Florist Distributing, Inc.); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a company van on established routes, delivering perishable flowers, plants, lawn & garden items and durable goods.

The role involves loading, routing, and on-time delivery with weekend and evening hours as needed. You will assist in loading, packaging, and handling fragile products, follow MSDS guidelines, and maintain accurate shipping manifests.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and provide a Department of Transportation driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience.

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.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time; works evenings and weekends as needed.
• Move packaging containers and material to appropriate place in warehouse.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT driving record

Ability to read MSDS information

Ability to follow written instructions

Basic math

Adaptable to change

Punctuality / deadlines

Customer service mindset

Tools

Company van

Two-wheel hand truck

Pallet jack

Four-wheel carts

Box cutter / knife

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): - 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.

At Florist Distributing, Inc. (FDI), we strive to have a great work environment for our employees. We offer a small team atmosphere doing work that is very meaningful for our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best products at the best price. Our products touch our customers at important times and events in their lives. Working with a small team, our employees have the opportunity to learn different jobs within our operation.

FDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. and we operate out of four locations servicing the 8 state Hy-Vee region.