MNI Direct Operations Laborer-Driver (DOT/Non-CDL)

Who we are.

MNI Direct team members are like family. We work safely, work together, and have fun all while serving our customers passionately! Whether you are experienced in the green industry or looking for a career change, we seek individuals who share our core values.

Work Until the Job is Done Right - Always do your best and remember that our motto is quality first. 

Be a Team Player - A positive attitude creates more fulfilling work, even when it’s not fun.  

Serve   - Think first of others. Anticipate and serve their needs, no matter how large or small. 

Own It   - Take personal responsibility, even if that means owning up to making a mistake – fix it and move on.  

With four branches serving the southeast we focus on plants and providing quality material to the professional landscape trade. We have a 10 year growth plan and would love for you to come grow with us. At MNI Direct you will not be a number, come join the family.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve the customer and care for the product and team during deliveries and pick-up operations while representing the MNI Direct 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 MNI Direct owned, leased, and rented vehicles and MHE. 
• Perform required pre-operation and post-operation “user maintenance” and complete required reports. 
• Maintain required driver’s 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. 
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations. 

Additional Duties

• 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 maintain safe work practices and behaviors.
• Use and operate radio communication in a professional manner with all other employees.
• Operate skid steer and other MHE under OSHA certification as required.
• Space, jam, prune, weed, fertilize, water, or take other plant care measures to keep plants healthy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Training

• Education
  • High School diploma or secondary diploma or equivalent desired.
• Skills and Training
  • Ability and desire to do the job once and right, exhibit pride in work. 
  • Friendly, outgoing, cheerful, professional 
  • Great at verbal communication, with clear understanding when speaking (Fluent English) Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 
  • A valid driver's license (Current State) and active DOT health card are required. 
  • Previous experience driving a 26' straight truck is 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 year of safe driving record 
  • Ability to find locations on a map or other device and plot a course to those locations. 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged walking and standing.
• Ability to lift 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.