NON DOT - CDL A

Trainee Ben E. Keith life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) United States, Kansas, Wichita Jul 31, 2026 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.

Job Description:

Wichita, KS This position is designed to develop individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not have the required license or tractor/trailer experience. A primary requirement of this program is that the individual must obtain a CDL-Permit within two months of entering into the program. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation is to promote the trainee to a DOT Route Service Associate

• Must learn to be proficient in performing delivery duties while maintaining a good safety record.
• Must have a sense of urgency while learning to deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Must be able to read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered
• Must be able to learn to use electronic equipment such as Xata on board computer and hand held scanners
• Must learn and adhere to the rules which are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Must learn to maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Must learn how to conduct safety inspection of vehicle in compliance with DOT and FMCSR guidelines and learn to check fluid levels daily, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper/safe working condition
• Must learn to articulate and report all mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Learn to maintain records such Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Driver Hours of Service Logs in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to transportation management
• Must become proficient with

Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training Job Qualifications:

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be well organized
• Must be able to multi-task assignments and have the willingness to learn new processes
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have good mathematical skills
• Must be proficient with a personal computer
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) 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.

• 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