What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minden Delivery Driver starting at $20.00 position at Moana Nursery?
Description
Your Future Role:
As a truck driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of living goods and hard good materials among the Minden Greenhouse farm and the Moana Nursery retail centers located in Reno/Sparks area. This position supports our Retail and Growing Operations and will be expected to do more than just drive.
Your Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Upholds Moana Nursery's strict safety policies
- Shows up on time ready work
- Drives long distance to deliver goods to Moana retail stores and customers.
- Gets the correct products to the correct clients on time
- Ensures all products are accompanied with shipping documentation
- Maintains a positive attitude with customers and teammates
- Loads and unloads cargo
- Records cargo deliveries
- Refuels and clean vehicle
- Inspects truck for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work
- Follows all traffic laws
- Reports any incidents or mechanical problems to the Minden farm manager and Fleet manager.
- Keep driver license up to date.
- When not driving, assists greenhouse teammates in providing care of the plants, including planting, watering, moving materials around the greenhouse such as containers, soil, fertilizers, etc., and/or perform routine maintenance on and modifications to a variety of greenhouse and nursery equipment; maintain irrigation systems, foggers, etc.
Physical Requirements & Activity:
- Applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Applicant must be able to stand and bend for periods of time.
- Applicant must be able to work extra hours when needed
Expertise & Experience Requirements:
· Valid Driver license
· Must have a clean driving record
· Minimum two (2) years of experience
· Minimum Age requirement is 23 years old
· High school diploma
· Ability to safely inspect and operate trucks and equipment
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively as well as maintain a professional collaboration with all teammates
Your Future Work Schedule:
You will have a regular 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, and the availability to work mandatory overtime when required and on Saturdays during peak season (spring/summer), in addition to being able to start the work shift early in the day when required.
Your Future Salary & Benefits:
The starting rate for this position is $20.00 per hour and increases based on experience, expertise and responsibilities. Other benefits for this role include:
- Paid Time Off
- Store Discount
- Training & Educational Opportunities
- Career Advancement
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate shows up on time everyday ready to for work. She or he is a courteous and safe driver that pays attention to the details with intent of ensuring our products arrive on time and in whole daily. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multi-task and understands that this role is more than just driving. The ideal candidate wants to be part of a team that succeeds together while she or he grows individually.
If you are looking for a career and not just a job this position might be right for you. There is plenty of opportunity to grow your career at Moana Nursery and this position is a great way to show us what you are about.
About Moana Nursery:
Moana Nursery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company specializing in growing, selling, installing and maintaining top quality, High Desert products and services that beautify and enhance our communities. Established in 1967, we are northern Nevada's premier garden center nurseries and landscape services supported by Oregon's best "Hardy Plant" wholesale nursery.
We are recognized both regionally and nationally as an industry leader, community member and a consumer favorite. We are committed to continued education and community involvement. If you want a career not a job and want to grow as a person we might be the right fit for you.
Salary : $20