Flowerama Ames - Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver Job Description & Functions

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:

• Be at least 21 years old
• 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

The primary job of a Flowerama delivery driver is to deliver floral 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

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.

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.

Full-Time employees also receive medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability, and opportunities to receive other insurance such as identity protection, pet insurance, hospital indemnity, and more.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer are provided for our employees.

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $13