Delivery Driver Local DOT CDL

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E. Keith Company

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; 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 and cargo/billing statements, in accordance with BEK policies.

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required.
• DOT certification required.
• 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.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• 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.

• We use dash cameras that leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance.
• Videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents.
• All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

• 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. It 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. Ben

E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer.

• Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

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