Delivery Driver DOT (Local CDL Beverage Driver)

Job Requirements 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 primary duty of the Delivery Driver DOT is to deliver product, invoice the customer, rotate back stock, build displays, fill windows and work up the daily damaged reports. This is a delivery driver position and the employee is responsible for route checks every afternoon and truck inspections every morning and afternoon. This position may also supervise a helper.

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Assist with delivery of Ben E. Keith Beverage products to customers
• Fill in for any driver (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed
• Safely unload order at customer location with the aid of a hand truck (dolly), manual or electric jack
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Count, fill, and condense back stock and retailer shelf inventory
• Count and verify order completeness with customer; obtain customer signature and payment
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
• Verify product order with customer to ensure accuracy
• Collect payment and signature from customer upon delivery
• Check in product and pallets upon return to the warehouse, making sure the load sheet is properly completed
• Complete paperwork including the deposit of checks and money orders to be turned in to the cashier
• Refuel truck at the end of the day
• Communicate with sales staff any observed opportunities or challenges
• Perform job duties in a variety of settings (grocery, convenience, bar, etc.) and under challenging weather conditions (such as rain or snow)
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Build displays as required
• Complete a pre-trip and post-trip inspection of truck; if something needs attention document and report problem to be corrected
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
• Meet all DOT and Ben E. Keith standards of safety and compliance regarding the company vehicle as well as when driving and loading or unloading the vehicle.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
• Ability to operate/drive single axle truck with 27 ft. trailer
• Position requires a Texas Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean MVR
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• High school graduate or 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 Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.