Delivery Driver Hauppauge NY

Delaware Valley Floral Group; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to safely and efficiently deliver fresh floral products across Long Island and the five boroughs. You will operate a refrigerated box truck, ensure accurate deliveries, and maintain vehicle and product quality while providing exceptional customer service.

This full-time role starts early, involves occasional Saturdays, and requires at least 2 years of commercial driving experience, a valid license (CDL not required), and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience operating commercial vehicles, including 16ft box trucks or larger.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification (CDL not required).
• Acceptable driving record
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds regularly
• Comfortable using GPS, maps, and route planning tools
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused mindset
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a refrigerated box truck to complete daily delivery routes
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of fresh flowers and floral products to customers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe delivery vehicle and work environment
• Build positive relationships with customers through professional communication and service
• Utilize maps, GPS, and routing information to maximize delivery efficiency
• Load, unload, and transport products safely while maintaining product quality standards
• Support warehouse operations and product handling activities as needed
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Safety conscious

Tools

GPS navigation

Route planning tools

Job description

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 to customers while providing exceptional service and maintaining delivery accuracy. This role plays a key part in supporting customer satisfaction, operational reliability, and the timely distribution of perishable products throughout the assigned delivery region.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a refrigerated box truck to complete daily delivery routes
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of fresh flowers and floral products to customers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe delivery vehicle and work environment
• Build positive relationships with customers through professional communication and service
• Utilize maps, GPS, and routing information to maximize delivery efficiency
• Load, unload, and transport products safely while maintaining product quality standards
• Support warehouse operations and product handling activities as needed
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires working in warehouse, cooler, and delivery environments, including temperatures around 34°F. Employees regularly use equipment such as pallet jacks, RF scanners, and box cutters.

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb in and out of a truck, and lift or move up to 60 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

We also offer

• Quarterly Safety Incentive Bonus opportunities up to $1,500 annually
• 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

Other Information

• Onsite position
• Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays required
• Start time is approximately 2:00 AM on Mondays and 3:00 AM Tuesday through Friday until route completion
• This role supports delivery operations throughout Long Island and the five boroughs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience operating commercial vehicles, including 16ft box trucks or larger
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification (CDL not required)
• Acceptable driving record
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds regularly
• Comfortable using GPS, maps, and route planning tools
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused mindset
• Ability to pass 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.