Part-Time Delivery Driver - 1-800-Flowers Family of Brands

Job Summary:



Adhere to the Flowerama mission statement by providing friendly, efficient, organized, and timely delivery for our Flowerama customers to their intended recipient.



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

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

Below are some examples of secondary responsibilities, but the manager may assign additional duties as needed.


* 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

Both Part-Time and Full-Time employees receive 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.







The primary job of a Flowerama delivery driver is to deliver flowers and gifts to designated recipients in a safe, smart, and timely manner. Drivers are store ambassadors in a trademarked van, and therefore must:




* Be efficient
* Have excellent customer service skills
* Have a positive attitude
* Must have positive interaction with both their recipients and the public
* Timely communicate any issues to a manager/supervisor
* Maintain their vehicle and the products in it
* Wear professional dress and visible logo apparel provided: shirt, jacket, or hat
* Not smoke in the vehicle
* Follow the Iowa vehicle laws.
* Never text and drive, as it is illegal in the state of Iowa

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled