Part-Time Delivery Driver

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid vacation and discretionary time

Paid floating holidays

401(k) opportunity

Flexible schedule

Seasonal appreciation gifts

Monthly fresh flowers

Friends and family discount cards

Branded clothing

Substantial discount across 1-800-FLOW

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is seeking delivery drivers for Flowerama to provide friendly, efficient, and timely deliveries to our customers in Waterloo, IA.

Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean van, fueling and basic maintenance logs, lifting up to 60 lbs, working in cold environments, following traffic laws, and using the BMS system to process delivery tickets.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.
• Provide and maintain a DOT-compliant Personal Motor Vehicle Record.
• Lift and transport up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Work in temperatures as low as 32°F and in seasonal weather.
• Strong command of the English language and legible handwriting.
• Deliver products on time and follow traffic laws.
• Maintain neat appearance per Dress Code Policy.
• Process delivery tickets using the BMS system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Flowerama products to customers in a timely and courteous manner.
• Keep van clean inside and out; monitor fuel and fluids.
• Complete maintenance log daily and document deliveries in the system.
• Check-in, inventory, and stock freight; coordinate with management.
• Follow all Flowerama policies and safety procedures; use proper lifting techniques.
• Work seven days a week per posted schedule; be on-call as needed.
• Assist with unloading trucks and seasonal shipments.

Skills

Strong English

Write legibly

Delivery driving

BMS computer system

Tools

BMS computer system

Job description

Job Summary

Adhere to the Flowerama mission statement by providing friendly, efficient, organized, and timely delivery for our Flowerama customers to their intended recipient. Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.

Essential Job Functions/Job Requirements

• Provide and maintain an acceptable Personal Motor Vehicle Record with DOT
• Maintain van cleanliness--inside and out
• Keep gas tank adequately filled
• Keep fluids filled
• Complete maintenance log on vehicle
• Lift and transport up to 60 pounds unassisted
• Work in temperatures as low as 32°F (walk-in cooler)
• Work and drive in seasonal temperature and weather fluctuations
• Have a strong command of the English language
• Write legibly
• Deliver all Flowerama product with pride and respect
• Deliver Flowerama products on a timely basis and follow all traffic laws
• Maintain a neat appearance consistent with the Flowerama Dress Code Policy
• Process delivery tickets and call tags
• Check-in, inventory, and stock freight
• Respect co-workers and management
• Follow and adhere to all Flowerama policies as outlined in the handbook or as instructed by management
• Complete any other tasks as required by management
• Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes

DELIVERY HOURS

We deliver 7 days a week; follow your posted schedule for hours. If you are a part-time driver, you may be expected to be on-call to cover absent drivers and/or additional delivery needs. Depending upon need, hours are subject to change based on every day and seasonal needs. Drivers work until the last delivery is made.

DELIVERY PROCEDURES

• Driver’s will learn proper care and handling procedures.
• Check the maintenance log daily to see if maintenance is needed.
• Before taking deliveries, write your name at the top of the delivery sheet.
• Use the complete trip sheet and delivery confirmation functions of the BMS computer system.
• Mark the time of the delivery and the recipient’s name.
• For undeliverable items, write a concise reason for non-delivery on the trip sheet. Tell your manager/supervisor if a call-tag was left.
• Call the person in charge of deliveries if there are any concerns about the delivery address.
• Before the store closes, drivers must contact the shop to check on next day and timed deliveries. This information may change the driver’s start time the following morning.
• Drivers need to contact the store hourly to assess delivery needs.

VAN MAINTENANCE

• Weather permitting, vans must be washed and vacuumed daily
• Vans must be fueled when deliveries are complete and documented on the driver log. Fuel receipts need to be returned to the store.
• A van maintenance log and a morning check list must be completed daily.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Changing the marquees
• Transferring product between all Iowa stores
• Checking-in and pricing product
• Removing and breaking down boxes
• Sweeping store entrances, walkways, and work areas
• Policing the outside lot and perimeter for garbage
• Removing garbage
• Setting up Benchmaster and exterior tents
• Unloading trucks
• Assisting with seasonal and large shipments

• holiday pay
• paid vacation and discretionary time
• paid floating holidays
• a 401(k) opportunity
• flexible schedule
• seasonal appreciation gifts
• monthly fresh flowers
• friends and family discount cards
• branded clothing
• and a substantial discount throughout the entire 1-800-Flowers Enterprise