CDL-A Route Driver - Food & Beverage Distributor

Ben E. Keith; Meridian (MS); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Descripción de la vacante

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route driver to perform product deliveries on assigned routes, inspect vehicles, and assemble orders for timely distribution to customer businesses.

You will maintain accurate records, communicate issues to the Transportation Supervisor, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout daily operations. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of route driving experience, a valid CDL-A license, and strong customer service and communication skills.

Formación

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) 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
• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

DOT Regulations

CDL A License

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Proprietary software

Descripción del empleo

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route driver to perform product deliveries on assigned routes, inspect vehicles, and assemble orders for timely distribution to customer businesses.

You will maintain accurate records, communicate issues to the Transportation Supervisor, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout daily operations. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of route driving experience, a valid CDL-A license, and strong customer service and communication skills.