Delivery Driver Trainee

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.

Location: Wichita, KS

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered.
• Assemble 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 to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and records of cargo billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to base.

• 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, as well as write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 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 with one year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver safety is important to Ben

E. Keith. We use dash cameras that 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit‑Sharing Plan (100% company‑paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Ben

E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.