Job Title/Type: Delivery Driver / Part Time or Full Time
Location: Sandhill Native Growers, Inc. Arcadia, FL
Summary: Sandhill Native Growers, Inc. is seeking a quality-oriented delivery driver to deliver plants and pickup material throughout the state of Florida. Most are same day deliveries, very rarely are they multi-day. Days when driving is not needed, applicant will be working at our 150 acre farm along side production and maintenance crews, mostly working on special projects that require an attention to detail. Willing to negotiate a part time role, basically on an as needed basis if needed. Seeking a dependable, punctual, and excellent communicator for this position. Our company is built on customer service and quality material and we must deliver each day. Sandhill offers health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, sick time, vacation time, and more. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in the loading and unloading of plant orders in our fleet of trucks, box trucks, and trailers. Occasionally hauling large machinery (CDL Drivers Only).
· Communicating with clients on time frames, delivery details, etc.
· Arranging the schedule by maintaining maximum efficiency with the Nursery Manager and Assistant Nursery Manager.
· Communicating with the mechanic on staff to solve mechanical issues in a timely manner
· Bulk of deliveries happening between Tampa/Orlando/Naples based out of Arcadia
· Occasional deliveries in Jacksonville, Miami, and Tallahassee Area
Qualifications:
· Communication Level: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
· Certifications/Licenses Required: Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. CDL Not required but preferred.
· Proficient in email, phone etiquette, mapping, and problem solving
· Ability to pass regular drug screening
Physical Demands & Work Environments/Conditions:
· 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. Must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, walk, push, pull, twist, lift, squat, and stand. Must be able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds occasionally.
· Must be able to work outdoors in hot, wet, and humid conditions as well as inside an office setting. Individual can be exposed to the sun, wind, soil, rain, and various plant and animal life.
· This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
What You Can Expect from Sandhill:
· You can expect to be challenged each day to work hard and bring value to the company
· You can expect to work with a great team of individuals who want you to succeed at every level
· You can expect the support you need to learn and grow with this company
· You can expect to have the freedom to create and develop your own talents, managing yourself, your time, and those you lead
· You can expect a sense of satisfaction that you are a part of a company that takes pride in the Florida native plant industry and seeing the real benefits environmental stewardship it creates in our state
Work Remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
