Driver - Helper

Ben E. Keith Co.; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage distributor in the U.S. seeks a Driver Helper to assist with deliveries and ensure safety standards. The role involves physical tasks, including lifting heavy products and following routes. Join a family-owned company that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Credit Union

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 lbs.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with unloading and delivering products.
• Maintain accuracy and avoid damage during handling.
• Help read maps and directions.

Skills

Repetitive lifting

Safety standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, striving to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, customers, and employees—continuing our commitment to quality since 1906.

Driver Helper Position

The Driver Helper will assist the driver with unloading and delivering products on the route. Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting the driver with routes involving multiple stops.
2. Placing delivered products in designated storage locations according to customer requests.
3. Maintaining accuracy and avoiding damage during handling.
4. Following safety standards at all times.
5. Representing Ben E. Keith professionally with a positive attitude and appropriate dress code.
6. Helping read maps and directions with the driver.
7. Reporting delays, accidents, or traffic issues to the base.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 lbs. and occasional lifting of over 100 lbs.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Driver safety is a priority at Ben E. Keith. We utilize dash cameras with artificial intelligence to monitor safe driving, capture safety events, and exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a consent form upon hire acknowledging this policy.

About Ben E. Keith

Ben E. Keith (BEK) is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the U.S., family-owned with a tradition of supporting diverse communities. Our benefits include:

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We value each employee's contributions, fostering an environment of respect and positive impact on decision-making. We embrace diversity and believe it enhances our solutions. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.