Floral Delivery Specialist - Perishables

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

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.