Delivery Driver FT Shrewsbury MA

Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Disability & life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off & holidays

Safety bonus

Job summary

Delaware Valley Floral Group LLC in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to transport fresh floral products to customers across Boston, 495, Route 128, and Rhode Island. You will safeguard product quality and maintain strong customer relationships while meeting safety standards.

You’ll operate a 16‑foot refrigerated box truck on local routes, load and unload with pallet jacks, and navigate with maps and GPS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles.
• Experience operating a 16-foot refrigerated box truck.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain DOT medical certification; CDL not required.
• Acceptable driving record, subject to company review.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to use maps and GPS for route planning and navigation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 16-foot refrigerated box truck and complete assigned delivery routes accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure fresh flowers and related products are delivered on time and in excellent condition.
• Provide professional, responsive customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe delivery vehicle while monitoring equipment for proper operation.
• Safely load, unload, and handle products using equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, and RF scanners.
• Navigate assigned routes using maps and GPS while managing time effectively to meet delivery expectations.
• Work safely and efficiently in warehouse and refrigerated environments, including coolers maintained at approximately 34°F.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Route navigation

Safety conscious

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Shrewsbury, MA - Shrewsbury, MA 01545, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: 2AM-3:30AM Start Time, Job Category: Transportation, About Us

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

The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering fresh floral products and related supplies to customers throughout the Boston, 495 North & South, Route 128 North & South, and/or Rhode Island areas. This position plays a key role in providing dependable service, protecting product quality, and maintaining strong customer relationships while meeting company safety and delivery standards.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a 16-foot refrigerated box truck and complete assigned delivery routes accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure fresh flowers and related products are delivered on time and in excellent condition.
• Provide professional, responsive customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe delivery vehicle while monitoring equipment for proper operation.
• Safely load, unload, and handle products using equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, and RF scanners.
• Navigate assigned routes using maps and GPS while managing time effectively to meet delivery expectations.
• Work safely and efficiently in warehouse and refrigerated environments, including coolers maintained at approximately 34°F.
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and applicable DOT requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to work in warehouse and refrigerated cooler environments, including temperatures of approximately 34°F. The position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing in and out of a delivery truck, loading and unloading products, and driving for extended periods. The ability to regularly lift and move products weighing up to 60 pounds is required, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role also requires sufficient close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits (What’s in it for you)

The expected salary range for this position is listed above.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and long term disability benefits, life insurance and other supplemental benefit offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, sick time and paid holidays
• Quarterly Safety Incentive Bonus opportunity of up to $1,500 per year

Other Information

• Employment: Full-time
• Location/Team: Shrewsbury, MA
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as required
• Start Time: 2:00 AM on Mondays; 3:30 AM Tuesday through Friday
• End Time: Upon completion of the assigned route
• Travel: Local and regional delivery routes throughout assigned service areas
• Work Setting: Warehouse, refrigerated cooler, and delivery routes

Qualifications: What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles, including 16-foot box trucks or larger.
• Proficiency operating a 16-foot refrigerated box truck.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain required DOT medical certification; CDL is not required.
• Acceptable driving record, subject to company review.
• Ability to safely lift and move products weighing up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Ability to use maps and GPS for route planning and navigation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and hardworking.
• Ability to work effectively in refrigerated and warehouse environments.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete 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, or any other protected characteristic.