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Ben E. Keith Company · Shreveport, LA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

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. 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.

The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty. 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, and brakes to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
  • Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  • Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, and billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

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.
  • 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 50 lbs., occasional lifting over 100 lbs.
  • 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, wrists, hands, feet, and legs.
  • Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

Benefits

  • Driver safety program using dash cameras with artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
  • 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing.
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays.
  • Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance.

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