Driver - Helper

Ben E. Keith Company; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Driver Helper to assist drivers with unloading and delivering products across routes in Texas. You will place items at customer stops, ensure accuracy, and uphold safety standards while representing the company professionally.

The role requires lifting heavy loads, a high school diploma, and reliable performance in a fast-paced distribution environment. Competitive benefits are offered to support employee and family wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 lbs and occasional lifting of over 100 lbs.
• High School Education/GED required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver products on Hot Shot trucks
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Skills

Delivery support

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

The Driver Helper position will assist 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.
• Deliver products on Hot Shot trucks
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Job Qualifications:

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 lbs. and occasional lifting of over 100 lbs.
• High School Education/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.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.