Last Mile Box Truck Delivery Driver Hauppauge

Overview

For over six decades, the Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has provided professional retail florists, event designers, and supermarkets across the nation with high quality fresh cut flowers, greens, botanicals, and floral supplies. Established in 1959, DVFG has grown into one of the largest floral distribution companies in the United States. Our modern corporate headquarters, spanning over 100,000 square feet, is in Sewell, New Jersey, with satellite facilities in Edison, NJ;
Jessup, MD;
Hauppauge, NY;
Syracuse, NY;
Hartford, CT;
Wilkes-Barre, PA;
Shrewsbury, MA;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Cleveland, OH;
Richmond, VA;
Miami, FL; and Oxnard, CA. We aspire to be our customers’ most valuable supplier and are committed to a family-oriented culture that values every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Delaware Valley Floral Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels.

Quarterly Safety Incentive Bonus Earn up to $1,500 per year.

Delaware Valley Floral Group is currently seeking a full-time Delivery Driver to join our Syracuse Distribution Team. This is a full-time casual role responsible for operating a refrigerated box truck to deliver fresh floral products to flower shops throughout Long Island and the five boroughs.

• Safely operate a 16 ft refrigerated box truck for daily deliveries.
• Ensure timely deliveries of fresh flowers and related products to customers.
• Maintain an organized and safe vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
• Work efficiently in a warehouse and cooler environment (34°F) utilizing equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, and RF scanners.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing excellent customer service and fostering positive relationships.
• Follow assigned delivery routes using maps or GPS to optimize efficiency.
• Perform physical tasks, including loading, unloading, climbing in and out of the truck, driving, and handling products weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations.

• Full time, Monday through Friday (with occasional Saturdays required).
• Start time Monday is 2:00 AM while Tuesday through Friday is 3:00 AM until completion of the route.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Warehouse and cooler environment (34°F).
• Utilization of equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, and RF Scanners for efficient handling and delivery of products.
• Proficiency in operating a 16 ft refrigerated box truck is required.

• 2+ years of professional experience driving commercial vehicles (16 ft box trucks or larger).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification (CDL not required).
• Acceptable driving record (reviewed twice per year).
• Must be 21 or older.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using maps and GPS for route planning.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and hardworking.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.