Swing Driver / Merchandiser - Denton / Collin County

The Swing Driver 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 its entirety to be considered. 
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.

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

“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.”