Operations Driver - $20/hour

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Located in Marietta, GA

Salary: $20.00

Position: Operations Driver
Location: Marietta
Pay: $20/hour
Hours: 1^st Shift

Summary
This role is primarily centered around thriving in a fast-paced work setting, with a strong emphasis on efficiently loading and unloading plant material. Responsibilities encompass the loading and unloading of trucks for both outbound shipments and inbound deliveries, as well as providing plant care and nursery upkeep. Exceptional customer service skills are essential when interacting with both internal and external clients. Operations Laborer/Drivers are friendly, outgoing, cheerful and professional. They do the job once and do it right, while exhibiting pride in their work.

When needed, Direct Operations Laborers/Drivers ensure the timely delivery or pick-up of products for customers on delivery routes, loading and unloading trucks, checking material and paperwork for accuracy, and providing exceptional customer service to our clients.

Primary Responsibilities
Receive, unload, count, position, and maintain all plants and associated materials in the sales yard
Serve customers in the yard. Build relationships with foreman and crews associated to our customer base
Select and stage orders for customers as directed by branch management and sales staff while demonstrating the ability to be a team player
Load sales orders onto trucks for delivery/pick-up, maintain accurate paperwork and accurately audit material during the loading/unloading process
Own and practice safe work practices and behaviors
Use and operate radio communication in a professional manner with all other employees
Operate skid steer and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) under OSHA certification as required
Space, jam, prune, weed, fertilize, water, or take other plant care measures to keep plants healthy
o Serve the customer and care for the product and team during deliveries and pick-up operations while representing the Company brand in a professional manner
Ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete prior to leaving for delivery and turned in to required parties upon return
Safely operate and maintain the Company owned, leased, and rented vehicles                Perform required pre-operation and post-operation user maintenance and complete required reports
Maintain required drivers inspections and necessary papers in accordance with DOT laws and regulations
Must know and abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration truck driver guide for hours of service, including driver hours, duty hours and rest requirements
Maintain an up-to-date driver's license to include current residential address as required by state law
o Perform other duties as required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Training
Education
High School diploma, secondary diploma, or equivalent desired
Skills and Training
Possesses strong communication skills, with clear understanding when speaking (Fluent English)
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Valid driver's license (Current State) and active DOT health card required
Previous experience driving a 26' straight truck required
Ability to accurately maintain and submit driver inspection reports
Ability and desire to learn plant names and location in the yard
One or more years of safe driving record
Ability to navigate to locations using a map or other device

Physical Requirements
Prolonged walking and standing
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
Ability to work a flexible schedule (M-F) including early mornings, after business hours and occasional weekend deliveries
Ability to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold

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