Shuttle Driver Trainee DOT at Ben E. Keith in LA

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.

The purpose of the Shuttle Driver Trainee-DOT is to train to perform pickup and delivery of daily routes to domicile drivers and return empty trailers for reloading back to the warehouse.
• Train to perform as a safe and courteous shuttle driver and demonstrate BEK principles during interactions with the public and customers. • Maintain cleanliness of tractors/trailers used during the shift to ensure the upkeep and overall condition of equipment. • Always adhere to all FMCSA laws and regulations to demonstrate compliance. • Ensure trailers and tractors are adequately fueled and fuel levels are consistently maintained on equipment used at the warehouse or shuttle site. • Occasionally complete deliveries to customers to/from the warehouse or shuttle site as needed.
Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) Preferred • At least 6 months of DOT driving experience required • Valid Class A CDL with Doubles endorsement • Knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations required • Ability to read and interpret rules/guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions • Good computer skills • Ability to learn internal applications i.e.… On-Board Computer and Proof of Delivery equipment • Able to work outside in extreme temperatures (cold and hot) • Ability to follow instructions and take direction • Must be able to lift and move dolly tongue and cases weighing up to 90 pounds occasionally
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
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled