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Ben E. Keith; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking dependable Class A CDL Delivery Drivers to join our Salina, Kansas team. You will safely deliver food and beverage products to customers along assigned routes and provide professional service on every stop.

Qualifications include a valid Class A CDL, DOT certification, and at least 1 year of route driving experience. A $8,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified food/bev delivery experience within the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT certification.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• Food or beverage delivery experience in last 5 years required for $8,000 sign-on bonus.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company delivery truck along assigned routes.
• Deliver food and beverage products accurately and on schedule.
• Load, organize, and verify orders before delivery.
• Deliver products to designated storage locations per customer instructions.
• Build strong relationships with customers through professional service.
• Complete required vehicle logs and delivery documents.
• Follow DOT, safety, and company procedures.
• Maintain DOT compliance and report maintenance concerns.
• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally with customers and community.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT Certification

Route Driving Experience

Customer Service

Safety Conscious

MS Office

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of 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, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Job Description: Salina, Kansas

$8,000 Sign-On Bonus

Plus high earning potential — top drivers earn $80,000–$100,000+ annually after their first year!

Looking for a driving career where your hard work can lead to strong earnings, steady routes, and direct customer interaction? Ben E. Keith is looking for dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Delivery Drivers to join our Salina, Kansas team.

As a Delivery Driver, you'll be responsible for safely delivering food and beverage products to customers along assigned routes while providing the reliable, professional service our customers count on.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a company delivery truck along assigned routes.
• Deliver food and beverage products accurately and on schedule.
• Load, organize, and verify orders before delivery.
• Deliver products to designated storage locations based on customer instructions.
• Build strong relationships with customers through professional, dependable service.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage and ensure order accuracy.
• Review invoices and delivery documents to verify products and quantities.
• Collect and properly submit receipts and payments when required.
• Complete required vehicle logs, cargo records, billing documents, and other paperwork.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report maintenance or mechanical concerns.
• Communicate route delays, delivery issues, accidents, or other concerns to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Follow assigned routes, maps, and geographic directions.
• Manage time, equipment, and multiple delivery responsibilities efficiently.
• Follow all company, DOT, traffic, food safety, and personal safety requirements.
• Maintain DOT compliance and stay informed of applicable regulatory changes.
• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally with customers and throughout the community.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A CDL in your state of residence.
• DOT certification/qualification required.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• Food or beverage delivery driving experience within the last 5 years required for the $8,000 sign-on bonus.
• Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Strong commitment to safe driving and following established procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions while working independently.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn company-specific software.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED.

Why Join Ben E. Keith?

Great drivers are rewarded for their hard work. With competitive earning potential, a sign-on bonus for qualified experienced drivers, and the opportunity to build lasting customer relationships, this is more than just a driving job — it's an opportunity to build a long-term career in transportation.

Driver Safety Matters

At Ben E. Keith, safety comes first. Our trucks are equipped with dash cameras that use artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving behaviors, capture safety events, and help improve driver safety performance. Camera footage may also help exonerate drivers when they are not at fault in an accident. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding of the program.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor