Delivery Driver non-DOT

Ben-E.-Keith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith’s Delivery Driver NON D.O.T. position supports the service team by delivering Ben E. Keith Beverages to retail locations, verifying orders, and handling paperwork.

The role requires safe operation of company equipment, meeting DOT safety standards, and maintaining a professional image while building relationships with customers. You may work in various settings and weather conditions. This full-time role emphasizes accurate order fulfillment, timely deliveries, and teamwork with

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must read and write English.
• Proficiency in basic math and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload orders at customer locations using a hand truck.
• Verify order accuracy and obtain customer signature and payment.
• Organize back stock, coolers, and shelves; rotate product.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Build displays and communicate opportunities to sales team.
• Complete paperwork and documentation as required.

Skills

Fast paced

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Delivery Driver NON D.O.T. position will assist the service team by helping deliver Ben E. Keith Beverages product to customers' retail locations. This position will be responsible for helping verify the accuracy of each order, fill cooler windows and back stock, rotate product, and ensure a great delivery experience by picking up all cardboard and trash. This position will also be responsible for completing all necessary paperwork and documenting activities.

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Safely unload order at customer location with the aid of a hand truck (dolly), manual or electric jack
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Count, fill, and condense back stock and retailer shelf inventory
• Count and verify order completeness with customer; obtain customer signature and payment
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
• Verify product order with customer to ensure accuracy
• Collect payment and signature from customer upon delivery
• Communicate with sales staff any observed opportunities or challenges
• Perform job duties in a variety of settings (grocery, convenience, bar, etc.) and under challenging weather conditions (such as rain or snow)
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Build displays as required
• Complete a pre-trip and post-trip inspection of truck; if something needs attention document and report problem to be corrected
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
• Meet all DOT and Ben E. Keith standards of safety and compliance regarding the company vehicle as well as when driving and loading or unloading the vehicle.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• High school graduate or GED required

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage 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.