Warehouse Delivery Driver

Mayesh Wholesale Florist; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayesh Specialty Market Team seeks a dependable Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate to support local deliveries, regional pickups, and warehouse operations. You will drive safely, load and unload, and help prepare orders while maintaining product quality.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to pass background checks and drug tests, and effective communication. Schedule is Sunday to Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus.
• Clean driving record; background check and drug test required.
• Experience driving large vans/trucks preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and drive safely in assigned vehicles (under 26,000 lbs GVW) on planned routes for timely pickups and deliveries.
• Transport pallets and floral products; secure loads and prevent damage.
• Load/unload at destinations; complete receiving checklists.
• Map routes using GPS and routing systems; communicate delays to team lead.
• Perform vehicle inspections; maintain logs and comply with regulations.
• Assist with warehouse tasks: packing, shipping, receiving, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Prepare for next day operations by organizing supplies and maintaining a clean area.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug test

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Navigation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stamina for long shifts

Pallet jack operation

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Electric lifts

Job description

Mayesh Specialty Market Team is seeking a dependable individual to join our team as a Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate. This dual-role position is crucial to facilitate our local customer deliveries, regional flower farm pickups, and efficient warehouse operations. You will be responsible for ensuring timely product transportation, maintaining product quality, and assisting with various warehouse and distribution functions.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivery & Driving:

• Safely operate and drive assigned delivery vehicles (under 26,000 lbs. GVW) on planned routes for timely product pick-ups and deliveries.
• Transport pallet goods and fresh floral products on carts, ensuring contents are properly secured to prevent damage.
• Handle and unload goods efficiently at destinations, completing receiving checklist to ensure all product is received and loaded.
• Map delivery routes using GPS and other routing systems.
• Communicate traffic reports and delays to SMFP Team Lead as needed.
• Perform pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring cleanliness and reporting any maintenance issues.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs, tracking working hours, and adhering to all company and ODOT regulations.
• Always prioritize safety.

Warehouse & Product Handling:

• Assist with warehouse functions, including packing, shipping, receiving, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Receive product from trucks and local vendors.
• Help to organize the cooler for efficient and accurate order fulfillment.
• Ensure quality control, product maintenance, and proper rotation of floral products.
• Produce and pack retail-ready consumer bunches and value-added floral products.
• Build pallets for customer orders according to Mayesh specifications.
• Help consolidate and ship floral products for local bouquet production.
• Organize and distribute supplies (buckets, sleeves, shipping boxes, tags).
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Help to stage inbound and outbound shipments and communicate any quantity or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Prepare for the next day's operations by organizing supplies and ensuring a clean work area.

Safety-Sensitive Position Disclosure (Non-DOT Drivers – All States)

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role because it requires the operation of company vehicles and directly impacts the safety of employees, customers, and the public.

Employees must be able to perform all essential job duties safely and without impairment at all times.

The use, possession, or impairment from alcohol, marijuana, or any other substance while working, operating a company vehicle, or performing job-related duties is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether such use is legal under state or local law.

This role is subject to the Company’s drug-free workplace and drug testing policies, which may include pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing, as permitted by applicable law.

Holding a medical or recreational marijuana authorization does not permit impairment at work or exempt an employee from compliance with safety standards, testing requirements, or disciplinary action.

A positive drug or alcohol test, refusal to test, or evidence of impairment while performing safety-sensitive duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, consistent with applicable law.

Employees are responsible for ensuring that any legally prescribed medication does not impair their ability to safely perform job duties. Disclosure of a medical condition is not required.

Compliance with all safety policies is a condition of employment for this role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Valid driver's license (required); Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a plus.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations (required).
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Experience driving a large company van or truck is preferred.
• Skilled and confident driver, comfortable maneuvering and parking large vehicles.
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented with an innate sense of direction.
• Physically and mentally fit, with the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, or kneel for extended periods.
• Experience using hand trucks and electric lifts.
• Excellent customer service and strong verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work up to 12 hours if needed (typical schedule 6:00 am – 2:30 pm).
• Strong teamwork, organization, and time management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is based in a warehouse setting when not driving.
• Will load shipments in an agricultural environment and be exposed to various weather conditions.
• Involves long periods of standing, frequent stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Will work inside a cooler or refrigerated truck with temperatures ranging between 32- and 45-degrees Fahrenheit.
• Routinely uses warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and heavy equipment.
• Requires the use of sharp tools such as knives and cutters.