Seasonal Delivery Driver

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

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

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age
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

Responsibilities

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
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.
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.
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