FDI Delivery Driver

FDI (Florist Distributing, Inc.); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. seeks a Delivery Driver to operate a company van and deliver perishable flowers, plants, and other goods on a set route. You will assist in loading, sort packages, obtain signatures, and refuel vehicles. Working evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, a DOT driving record, ability to lift 50–100 lbs, and basic math. The role is based in our warehouse environment with a small team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Six months or less of related work experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license with DOT driving record.
• Ability to read MSDS information on products.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages to designated locations on time.
• Assist in loading company trucks for delivery of product.
• Sort packages by route, customer, or commodity.
• Obtain customer signature on shipping manifests.
• Refuel company vehicles using fleet card.
• Advise on routine maintenance needed on company vans.
• Perform duties in a timely manner and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT record

18+

MSDS literacy

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Deadline driven

Education

Six months experience or less

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.