Delivery Driver Trainee - DOT

Ben

E. Keith Company, a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution since 1906, is seeking a DOT Driver Trainee for its Food Division in Wichita, KS.

Our Food Division is a broad line multi‑state distributor, and our Beverage Division distributes Anheuser‑Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine across Texas.

The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.

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, brakes, and ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and cargo billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to base locations.

Job Qualifications

• 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 perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks by monitoring use of time, using equipment, facilities, and materials appropriately, and providing 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 required, plus one year or more related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation will be to promote to a Driver DOT position with Ben

E. Keith Foods.

Driver safety is important to Ben

E. Keith. We use dash cameras leveraging 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.

Benefits

• 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

Ben

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