• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.

• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.

• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.

• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.

• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.

• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.

• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.

• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.

• Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.

• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.

• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.

• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.

• Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.

• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.

• Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.

• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

Job Qualifications:

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• At least 1 year of route driving experience required • DOT certification required • Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence

• 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

• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Basic math skills required

• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization

• Self-motivated; customer-focused

• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver

• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards

• High school diploma or GED