Part-Time Delivery Driver

Job Summary:

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

Essential Job Functions/

Job Requirements:

* 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

DELIVERY HOURS

We deliver 7 days a week; follow your posted schedule for hours. If you are a part-time driver, you may be expected to be on-call to cover absent drivers and/or additional delivery needs. Depending upon need, hours are subject to change based on every day and seasonal needs. Drivers work until the last delivery is made.

DELIVERY PROCEDURES

* 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.

VAN MAINTENANCE

* 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.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are some examples of secondary responsibilities, but the manager may assign additional duties as needed.

* 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 Bench master and exterior tents

* Unloading trucks

* Assisting with seasonal and large shipments

Both Part-Time and Full-Time employees receive holiday pay, paid vacation and discretionary time, paid floating holidays, a 401(k) opportunity, flexible schedule, seasonal appreciation gifts, monthly fresh flowers, friends and family discount cards, branded clothing, and a substantial discount throughout the entire 1-800-Flowers Enterprise.

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:

* 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