Delivery Driver PT Syracuse NY

Delivery Driver PT Syracuse NY

East Syracuse, NY - East Syracuse, NY 13057

Overview

Salary Range $20.50 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift 4AM Start Time Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Transportation

Description

Founded in 1959, Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has grown from a small family business into one of the nation's largest floral distribution companies. For more than six decades, we've delivered premium fresh flowers and floral supplies to retail florists, event designers, and supermarkets across the country. We aim to be our customers' most valuable supplier - and we believe our employees are the key to making that happen.

The Part-Time Casual Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering fresh floral products to customers throughout the Syracuse and Upstate New York delivery area. This role plays a key part in ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining product quality, and delivering a positive customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a 16-foot refrigerated box truck to complete assigned delivery routes
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of fresh floral products and related supplies to customers
• Provide professional and courteous customer service during deliveries
• Load and unload products while maintaining product quality, organization, and safe handling practices
• Work efficiently in a warehouse and refrigerated cooler environment (approximately 34F)
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic operational readiness
• Follow assigned routes and use maps, GPS, and navigation tools to optimize efficiency
• Partner with warehouse team members to ensure order accuracy and efficient product handling
• Safely use equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, and RF scanners as required
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to work in a warehouse and refrigerated cooler environment (approximately 34F) and to lift, carry, and move products up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. The position also requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing in and out of a truck, and extended driving periods.

The role requires the ability to safely operate a 16-foot refrigerated box truck and perform the physical activities necessary to load, unload, and deliver products. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefits (What's in it for you)

The expected hourly rate for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Please note: This is a part-time position and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

Additional offering:

• Quarterly safety incentive bonus (up to $1,500 annually, based on eligibility)

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2+ years of professional driving experience operating commercial vehicles, with experience driving 16-foot box trucks or larger preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification (CDL not required)
• Acceptable driving record
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to effectively use maps, GPS, and navigation tools for route management
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to safely operate a refrigerated box truck
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.