Operations Driver - $20/hour

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Marietta, GA is seeking an Operations Driver to load and unload plant materials, assist customers, and maintain yard operations. You will safely operate a 26' straight truck, manage paperwork, and ensure timely deliveries on 1st shift with pay around $20/hour.

Responsibilities include yard maintenance, order staging, and professional customer interactions while upholding company standards and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and active DOT health card required.
• Experience driving a 26' straight truck required.
• Ability to complete driver inspection reports accurately.
• Willingness to learn plant names and yard locations.
• One or more years of safe driving history.
• Able to navigate using maps or devices.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, count, and position plants and materials in the sales yard.
• Serve customers in the yard and build relationships with foremen and crews.
• Select and stage orders for customers as directed by management.
• Load sales orders onto trucks and audit material during loading/unloading.
• Maintain safe work practices and professional conduct.
• Operate radio communications professionally with colleagues.
• Operate skid steer and MHE per OSHA certification when required.
• Care for plants (watering, pruning, fertilizing) to keep them healthy.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate and complete before delivery; return documentation on time.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain driving records in compliance with DOT.

Skills

Fluent English

Bilingual English/Spanish

Valid driver’s license

26' straight truck experience

Driver inspection reports

Plant names & locations

Safe driving record

Map / navigation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position: Operations Driver
Location: Marietta
Pay: $20/hour
Hours: 1st Shift

Summary

This role is primarily centered around thriving in a fast-paced work setting, with a strong emphasis on efficiently loading and unloading plant material. Responsibilities encompass the loading and unloading of trucks for both outbound shipments and inbound deliveries, as well as providing plant care and nursery upkeep. Exceptional customer service skills are essential when interacting with both internal and external clients. Operations Laborer/Drivers are friendly, outgoing, cheerful and professional. They do the job once and do it right, while exhibiting pride in their work.

When needed, Direct Operations Laborers/Drivers ensure the timely delivery or pick-up of products for customers on delivery routes, loading and unloading trucks, checking material and paperwork for accuracy, and providing exceptional customer service to our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, count, position, and maintain all plants and associated materials in the sales yard
• Serve customers in the yard. Build relationships with foreman and crews associated to our customer base
• Select and stage orders for customers as directed by branch management and sales staff while demonstrating the ability to be a team player
• Load sales orders onto trucks for delivery/pick-up, maintain accurate paperwork and accurately audit material during the loading/unloading process
• Own and practice safe work practices and behaviors
• Use and operate radio communication in a professional manner with all other employees
• Operate skid steer and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) under OSHA certification as required
• Space, jam, prune, weed, fertilize, water, or take other plant care measures to keep plants healthy
• o Serve the customer and care for the product and team during deliveries and pick-up operations while representing the Company brand in a professional manner
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete prior to leaving for delivery and turned in to required parties upon return
• Safely operate and maintain the Company owned, leased, and rented vehicles Perform required pre-operation and post-operation user maintenance and complete required reports
• Maintain required drivers inspections and necessary papers in accordance with DOT laws and regulations
• Must know and abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration truck driver guide for hours of service, including driver hours, duty hours and rest requirements
• Maintain an up-to-date driver's license to include current residential address as required by state law
• o Perform other duties as required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Training

Education

High School diploma, secondary diploma, or equivalent desired

Skills and Training

• Possesses strong communication skills, with clear understanding when speaking (Fluent English)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Valid driver's license (Current State) and active DOT health card required
• Previous experience driving a 26' straight truck required
• Ability to accurately maintain and submit driver inspection reports
• Ability and desire to learn plant names and location in the yard
• One or more years of safe driving record
• Ability to navigate to locations using a map or other device

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged walking and standing
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (M-F) including early mornings, after business hours and occasional weekend deliveries
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold