Job Details
Job Location
Hartford, CT - Hartford, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
22.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
3AM - Finish
Job Category
Transportation
Description
Company overview :
For over six decades, the Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) has been at the forefront of providing professional retail florists, event designers and supermarkets across the nation with the highest quality of fresh cut flowers, greens, botanicals, and floral supplies. Established in 1959 as a modest family venture, the DVFG has flourished into one of the largest floral distribution companies in the United States.
Our modern corporate headquarters, spanning over 100,000 square feet, is strategically situated in Sewell, New Jersey. Complementing this central hub are multiple satellite logistics, distribution and sales facilities located in key geographical regions, including 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.
Our mission extends beyond just being a floral wholesaler to our customers; We Aspire To Be Their Most Valuable Supplier. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the best possible products and services to help their business grow. We recognize that our employees are the cornerstone of our success as well, which is why we are committed to fostering a family-oriented culture where every individual's contributions are deeply valued and appreciated. Join us in shaping the future of floral distribution and become a part of our dynamic team here at the DVFG!
Lead Delivery Driver - Hartford
The overall purpose of this position is to deliver products and goods safely and efficiently to designated locations within set timeframes. Ensure proper handling and delivery of fragile products while providing high levels of customer service. As a Lead Driver, this position also serves as a back-up to Distribution Management, as well as mentor and trainer to existing and new drivers.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Driver Responsibilities :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and read. This position is very active and requires standing (and sitting) for periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and operating equipment. The employee must be able to lift and or move items up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Lead Driver Responsibilities :
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The successful candidate will be required to communicate effectively by talking, listening, and reading. This role is dynamic and entails a range of physical activities including standing (and sitting) for extended periods, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and operating equipment. Additionally, candidates must be capable of lifting and / or moving items weighing up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities necessary for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position operates within a warehouse environment, including cooler areas maintained at 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee will utilize various equipment such as Pallet Jacks and box cutters. Additionally, proficiency in operating a 16ft Refrigerated Box truck is required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience :
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