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Ben E. Keith Company; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Ben E. Keith Company is hiring a DOT Driver Trainee to deliver products along assigned routes with multiple stops. You will maintain delivery time windows, prepare records, and ensure proper handling. Upon successful training, you may advance to a Driver DOT position within Ben E.

Keith Foods. Benefits and a safety-focused culture are emphasized. Qualifications include a valid Class A CDL, the ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents, and strong math, reporting, and

Qualifikationen

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, manuals).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units using whole numbers, fractions, decimals.
• Prioritize multiple projects and tasks while using equipment efficiently.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.

Aufgaben

• Deliver product along routes with multiple stops and varying difficulty.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to move, gather, distribute and deliver.
• Assemble customer orders for delivery to business locations.
• Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route.
• Ensure accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Obey traffic laws and follow transportation procedures.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment for safe operation.
• Report mechanical problems and delays or accidents to bases.
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and billing statements according to regulations.

Kenntnisse

Reading documents

Written reports

Math skills

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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

Summary

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty. You will maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route. Maintain records, vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation will be to promote to a Driver DOT position with Ben E. Keith Foods.

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Reading customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered
• Assembling customer orders to be delivered to places of business
• Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Why Join Ben E. Keith?

• Stable, full-time employment with a well-established company.
• Opportunity to gain valuable trailer handling and transportation experience.
• Safety-focused culture with modern equipment and technology.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within transportation and distribution operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to Prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• High School diploma or GED: one year or more related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

Commitment to Driver Safety

At Ben E. Keith, driver safety comes first. Our fleet utilizes AI-enabled dash camera technology designed to recognize safe driving behaviors, improve safety performance, and help protect drivers by providing valuable footage during accident investigations. All drivers receive information about this program and sign a consent form as part of the hiring process.

Build Your Future with Ben E. Keith

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

Benefits

• 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 Aff