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At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.
For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
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, 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.

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Reading customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered
• Assembling 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 and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL driver's license required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to 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, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• High School diploma or GED: one year or more related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk extensively.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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.
We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.