Truck Yard (Hostler) / Shuttle Driver

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.

The Truck Yard (Hostler) - Shuttle Driver DOT position will drive trucks from the parking area to the warehouse docking doors and other locations at the Division (Fueling Station, Truck Wash) as needed.  This position will also run shuttles from the Division to various Shuttle Yards within our market as required.  Duties for this position include:

• Move trucks from parking to warehouse docking area.
• Spots loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock area.
• Connects loaded semitrailers to tractor for Tractor-Trailer-Truck Driver.
• Fuel tractors and move trailers to truck wash
• Run Routes Shuttles if needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Must have at least one year of driving experience in a Class A CDL vehicle
• Must have a good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation within the past three years
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must possess a valid state issued Class A CDL
• Double/Triple endorsement preferred but not required (will need to obtain endorsement if hired)
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

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 are required to sign a consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

NOTE:  This is a night position.  Typical shift will be Sunday - Thursday from 3pm - 12am but may vary depending on business needs. 

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

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