Driver - Helper

Ben E. Keith; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the driver with unloading and delivering products on the route. The role involves supporting multiple-stop routes, placing products at customer locations, and maintaining accuracy while preventing damage.

Applicants must be 18+, with a High School diploma or GED, and able to lift heavy items and work in various weather conditions. The job emphasizes professionalism and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver with routes delivering products consisting of multiple stops.
• Place delivered products in various storage locations at each stop per customer request.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered products with no damage due to mishandling.
• Follow the Company’s safety standards in all duties.

Skills

Reading maps & directions

Professional presentation

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Driver Helper position will assist the driver in the unloading and delivery of products on the route.

• Assist the Driver with routes delivering products consisting of multiple stops.


• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each stop according to customer’s request.


• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.


• Perform duties by following the Company’s safety standards.


• Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude and dress code.


• Assist in reading maps and directions with driver


• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.


• High School Education/GED required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.


• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.


• Must be able to walk extensively.


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.


• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.


• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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.