What are the responsibilities and job description for the Last Mile Delivery Driver Augusta GA position at DELAWARE VALLEY FLORAL GROUP LLC?
About Us:
Founded in 1959, Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has grown from a small family business into one of the nation’s largest floral distribution companies. For more than six decades, we’ve delivered premium fresh flowers and floral supplies to retail florists, event designers, and supermarkets across the country.
We aim to be our customers’ most valuable supplier and we believe our employees are the key to making that happen.
About the Role
The Delivery Driver plays a key role in ensuring the timely and safe transportation of fresh floral products between our distribution locations and our customers. This position is responsible for operating a company van and occasionally a refrigerated box truck to shuttle products while supporting warehouse operations and maintaining product quality. The role directly contributes to reliable deliveries, operational efficiency, and excellent service to our internal and external partners.
What You’ll Do
• Safely operate a company van and occasionally a 16-ft refrigerated box truck to transport floral products between locations
• Ensure timely, accurate deliveries while maintaining product quality during transport
• Load and unload shipments while properly handling floral products and related supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe vehicle while reporting any maintenance concerns
• Support warehouse operations, including working in refrigerated cooler environments and staging product for delivery
• Use pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse tools to move and manage inventory efficiently
• Follow assigned delivery routes using GPS or maps to maximize efficiency and meet delivery timelines
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, climb in and out of vehicles, and perform physical tasks such as loading and unloading products throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work is performed in a warehouse and refrigerated cooler environment (approximately 34°F) as well as while operating delivery vehicles. The position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods, as well as the ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks and RF scanners.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compensation & Benefits (What’s in it for you)
The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
We also offer:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and long term disability benefits, life insurance and other supplemental benefit offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, sick time and paid holidays
Other Information
• Work Location: Onsite – Augusta, GA
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays may be required)
• Start Time: Monday start time is 5:30 AM, with shifts ending upon completion of the delivery route
What You’ll Bring
• 2 years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles (vans, 16-ft box trucks, or similar vehicles preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification (CDL not required)
• Acceptable driving record (reviewed periodically)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfort using GPS, maps, and route planning tools
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to workplace safety
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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