Delivery Driver Trainee - DOT at Ben E. Keith in KS

Job Description

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Job Description: Wichita, KS

• The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.
• You will maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route.
• Maintain records, vehicle logs, and records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation will be to promote to a Driver DOT position with Ben E. Keith Foods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered
• Assemble customer orders to be delivered to places of business
• Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as:
  • Gas
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Tires
  • Lights
  • Brakes
  • Ensure vehicles are in proper working condition
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Maintain records such as:
  • Vehicle logs
  • Cargo billing statements
  • In accordance with regulations
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to base locations

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license required
• Ability to read and interpret documents, including:
  • Safety rules
  • Operating and maintenance instructions
  • Procedure manuals
• Ability to:
  • Write routine reports and correspondence
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks by:
  • Monitoring use of time
  • Appropriately using equipment, facilities, and materials
  • Providing timely and quality responses
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including:
  • Needs assessment
  • Meeting quality standards for services
• High school diploma or GED required, plus:
  • One year or more related experience and/or training, or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401K with matching contribution
· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program
· Educational Assistance Program
· Paid Vacation and holidays
· Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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