What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drivers Peachtree DOT position at Ben E. Keith Company?
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.