Job Overview
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a broad line multi‑state distributor, and our Beverage Division serves Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser‑Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
Location
Edmond, OK
Compensation and Benefits
Sign‑on Bonus: $8,000 (requires at least one year of verifiable Food or Beverage Delivery Driving Experience in the last five years).
High earning potential: top drivers can earn $80,000–$100,000+ annually after their first year on the job.
Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; 401(k) with matching contribution; 100% company‑paid Profit‑Sharing Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Program; Educational Assistance Program; Paid Vacation and holidays; Employee Credit Union.
Responsibilities
- Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water) and request service or repairs as needed.
- Assemble orders for timely delivery, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
- Place delivered products in assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
- Maintain accuracy of delivered product and prevent 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 guideline changes.
- Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
- Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to ensure efficient 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.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- At least one year of route driving experience.
- DOT certification and a valid State Class A CDL license in the state of residence.
- Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new proprietary software.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills across multiple organizational levels.
- Self‑motivated, customer‑focused.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Detail‑oriented, prioritization, innovative problem‑solving abilities.
- Active listening and independent decision‑making skills.
- Commitment to Ben E. Keith Company principles and standards.
- High school diploma or GED.
EEO Statement
Ben E. Keith is an equal‑employment opportunity, affirmative‑action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.