Floral Delivery Driver Position Available In Lee, Florida

Floral Delivery Driver 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Fort Myers, FL 33908 Fort Myers Florist is looking for a responsible Delivery Driver to deliver arrangements to customers and work in our stores. We offer a highly collaborative, empowering, team-based workplace culture where all are skill sets, creativity and work ethic are highly valued. 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.

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. 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. Responsibilities Deliver our flowers to different addresses and through different routes Follow routes and time schedule Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle Inform customers about new products and services Complete logs and reports Follow DOT regulations and safety standards Assist in shop care, clean up and general maintenance Organize, keep tidy and put away/inventory of our warehouse location Help with installation work, event delivery and set up on site at venues and at customer residences Be available for late night break down jobs, afterhours, for an additional rate Work within a busy and small retail shop Skills Proven working experience as a Delivery Driver Valid driver’s license Ability to drive in a variety of weather and traffic conditions Ability to lift up to 40lbs Excellent organizational and time management skills Good driving record with no traffic violations High school degree Fort Myers Florist 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 Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift Morning shift

Work Days:

Every weekend Holidays Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you over the age of 18?

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

In person