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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Some weekends required. Most holidays required. Must be able to spend 1-2 nights out of town per week. 

The purpose of the Local Backhaul Driver (DOT) is to ensure timely and accurate pick up of product from local vendors. You will be scheduling your appointments, picking up product and returning it to the distribution center.

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
  

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 1 year of route driving experience required
• DOT certification required
• Valid Texas State Class A CDL license required
• Must be able to spend one night per week out of town.
• Will work some holidays and some Saturdays.
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
• Self-motivated; able to work independently
• Innovative problem solver
• Customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; prioritization
• Active listening skills
• Independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• 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.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.

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.

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.

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 positively impact 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 believe our 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 action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor