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.
Beverage Careers
Food Careers
The Swing Driver / Merchandiser CDL position will assist the service team by helping deliver Ben E. Keith Beverages product to customers' retail locations. This position will be responsible for helping verify the accuracy of each order, fill cooler windows and back stock, rotate product, and ensure a great delivery experience by picking up all cardboard and trash.
This position requires a CDL. Please fill out the DOT application in it's entirety to be considered.
Job Responsibilities:
Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
Assist with delivery of Ben E. Keith Beverage products to customers
Count, organize and refill backstock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
Safely unload order at customer location with the aid of a hand truck (dolly), manual or electric jack
Count and verify order completeness with customer
Build displays as required
Maintain designated backstock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
Fill in for any driver (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed
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
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.
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
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
Perform job duties in a variety of settings (grocery, convenience, bar, etc.) and under challenging weather conditions (such as rain or snow)
Project a friendly, professional image at all times
Attend meetings as required
Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Perform other duties are assigned
Job Qualifications:
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
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
Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
Basic computer skills preferred
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
High school graduate or GED required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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.
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
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
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
- Job Family Sales/Marketing
- Job Function DOT Driver
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Safety Sensitive