Transfer Driver

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a transfer driver to transport landscaping merchandise from our local farms to retail nurseries in California. This non-CDL role involves safe flatbed driving, coordinating deliveries, and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will help manage crews, ensure equipment is well-maintained, and support installation work orders while upholding MVN safety policies and providing reliable service to customers.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and DOT drug & health screen required.
• Experience in a retail, nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.
• Solid understanding of HR and sales fundamentals.
• Knowledge of plants, planting, project management, landscaping, and customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated with entrepreneurial drive.
• Ability to work independently and meet inflexible deadlines.
• Basic computer skills including GPS and POS systems.
• Strong time management, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to lift/move items over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently drive a flatbed truck (non-CDL) with inventory and tools.
• Oversee and participate in customer and nursery delivery operations.
• Provide outstanding customer service with product knowledge.
• Ensure MVN policy compliance through crew management, training & coaching.
• Conduct performance reviews and address issues with crews.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and proper equipment use.
• Review installation work orders for efficiency.
• Support logistics and customer-service issues as needed.

Skills

Clean driving record

DOT drug & health screen

Retail/ nursery experience

Customer service

HR and sales fundamentals

GPS & POS familiarity

Time management

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job SummaryMoon Valley Nurseries is hiring a transfer driver to transport our landscaping merchandise from our local farms to our retail nurseries located in California. NO CDL REQUIREDKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafely and efficiently driving a flatbed truck (non CDL) with inventory, equipment, and tools.Overseeing and participating in customer and nursery delivery operations.Ensuring that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a safe, clean, friendly DNP visit to customers, while maintaining solid product knowledge and an outstanding customer experience.Ensuring compliance with MVN policies and procedures through crew management, training & coaching.Continually evaluating and reacting to performance issues and conducting performance reviews.Ensuring that crews are professional, ethical, safe and effective at all times.Ensuring all equipment, including the trucks, are properly used, maintained, and cleaned.Reviewing and implementing Installation Work Orders and maximizing effectiveness and efficiency.Meeting productivity and performance goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback.Ensuring the protection and proper use of MVN trucks, inventory, tools, and equipment.Maintaining outstanding truck cleanliness and condition standards.Dealing with all issues that arise from crews or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.)Being a shining example of good behavior and high performance and the customer-face of MVN.Conducting or overseeing all crew safety training including, heat, vehicle, equipment, ergonomics, etc.Maintaining the Truck’s supplies and materials stock.Assisting in any logistics/customer service issues that arise.Performing other duties and tasks as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesClean driving record (with DOT drug & health screen) insurable with MVN’s insurers required.Experience in a retail, nursery, landscaping, or related environment preferred.Solid management skills along with a basic understanding of HR and sales fundamentals.Understanding of plants, planting, project management, landscaping, and customer service.Excellent customer relation and interpersonal skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Self-directed and motivated, and able to act in an entrepreneurial fashion.Ability to work independently to complete specific tasks and meet inflexible deadlines.Aptitude in decision-making and problem solving.Ability to work well with others and be a leader.Basic computer skills including experience with GPS and POS systems.Strong time management, attention to detail, and follow through.Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects/activities simultaneously.EducationHS Diploma or equivalentPhysical requirements/Working conditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Able to work outdoors or extended periods of time in possible extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.OTHERSubject to MVR and criminal background check. Frequent travel required.About UsMoon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. We are a Drug Free Workplace.#MVNLABOR