Delivery Driver - FT

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a company van and deliver perishable flowers, plants, and other items on a set route. The role requires loading and unloading duties, maintaining proper packaging, and completing daily tasks with accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

You will work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends, follow safety protocols, and interact with customers to obtain signatures and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 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 be able to follow detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Other duties may be asked; adapt to change and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages to designated locations on time.
• Assist in loading company trucks for delivery of products.
• Sort packages by route, customer, or commodity.
• Understand proper packaging techniques for all items, including fresh, perishable flowers and durable goods.
• Assist in packaging of fresh flowers.
• Use a dolly or two-wheeler to load/unload product.
• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise from customers.
• Obtain customer’s signature on shipping manifest.
• Refuel company vehicles using corporate fleet card.
• Report maintenance needs on company vans.
• Perform duties in a timely manner.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT record

Age 18+

MSDS reading

Basic math

Adaptability

Time management

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.