What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floral Delivery Driver position at McCarthy-Remick Flowers?
McCarthy Flowers is looking for a responsible Delivery Driver. The Floral Delivery Driver will be responsible for safely transporting floral arrangements to customers, events, and businesses while providing exceptional customer service. This role requires a friendly demeanor, good time management skills, and the ability to handle delicate products with care.
We offer a highly collaborative, empowering, team-based workplace culture where all are skill sets, creativity and work ethic are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Timely Deliveries: Safely and efficiently deliver floral arrangements to various locations, ensuring timely arrival according to delivery schedules.
- Customer Service: Provide a positive delivery experience, including greeting customers courteously, answering basic questions, and handling special requests.
- Product Care: Handle all floral arrangements with the utmost care to maintain their quality and presentation. Ensure that items remain intact during transportation.
- Route Planning: Plan and follow efficient delivery routes, adjusting as needed based on traffic, weather, and delivery priorities.
- Inventory Management: Check deliveries for accuracy before departing from the store and confirm delivery upon arrival at each location.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Perform regular inspections of the delivery vehicle, report any issues, and ensure the vehicle is kept clean and organized.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including time, location, and any specific instructions provided by the customer or florist.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Previous experience in delivery or customer service preferred.
- Ability to handle and transport delicate items with care.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly demeanor.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Knowledge of local delivery areas and GPS proficiency.
- Physical ability to load, unload, and carry floral arrangements (up to 40 pounds).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry flower arrangements, including loading and unloading.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
McCarthy Flowers is a part of Family Flowers, America's largest family-owned florist with 30 locations in 10 states and still growing! Our business is founded on a customer obsessed mentality, a strong get it done attitude and entrepreneurial drive. We are in the business of delivering love into people’s lives every day and we brighten things up in the hard times too! We are always looking to grow and ways to improve our business.
Family Flowers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 18?
Experience:
- Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Scranton, PA 18508 (Required)
Work Location: In person