Employment

Part-time Delivery Driver

• Position:

  This is a part-time position. Applicants must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including weekends. if necessary. Delivery drivers are responsible for loading and securing floral arrangements in vans from the flower shop, delivering item to recipient, confirming delivery times, and obtaining signatures.

  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Load customer orders into the delivery van

  • Inspect floral arrangements for damages, and report any issues to the florist prior to delivery.

  • Be in good physical shape to load and carry heavy floral arrangements

  • Obtain signatures and times of deliveries for proof of receipt.

  • Have good communication and customer service skills

  • Have a strong attention to detail

  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Have good organizational skills

  • Delivery drivers must be able to work well without supervision.

  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while demonstrating a superior level of hospitality when working with customers and staff.

  • Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Any disorder or condition that might interfere with the alertness, strength, physical coordination, agility, judgment, attention, knowledge, or skill necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle prevent these qualifications from being met. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • Maintain an excellent driving record.

  • Experience driving a commercial cargo van

  • Good working knowledge of the Portland Metro Area

  • General computer knowledge

  • Ability to use GPS or other navigation technology as required.

  • Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and courteously with customers and staff.

  • Ability to relate to persons of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

  • Comply with a flexible work schedule.

  • Able to work in all types of weather.

  Education and/or Experience:

  • A minimum of a High School diploma, or equivalent, is highly desirable.

  Usual and Customary Expectations:

  • Should expect constant bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; and requires full extension of arms, grasping, holding, and pulling in all of these positions.

  • Should be able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

  Selection Process:

  • Required application materials include a completed application and attached cover letter. 
    

  • A review of all application materials will be conducted to determine the most qualified candidates to be invited to an oral interview.   Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

  • All hiring decisions are contingent on passing a pre-hire criminal background check.