RSA - DOT; CDL - A Driver

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E. Keith Company
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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.

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
• Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.
• Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required
• DOT certification required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
• Self-motivated; customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; prioritization;
  Innovative problem solver
• Active listening skills;
  Independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Commitment to Ben
  
  E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

• 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, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

• 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

• Location:
  
  Tyler, TX
• Salary: $-$
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services

Ben

E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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