Driver - Helper

Ben E. Keith Company•Abilene, TX

14d

About The Position

The Driver Helper assists the driver with unloading and delivering products along routes with multiple stops. The role involves placing products in assigned storage locations according to customer requests, protecting products from damage, and following company safety standards. The Driver Helper represents Ben E. Keith Company professionally, assists with maps and directions, and reports delays, accidents, and other traffic or transportation situations to the base. The role requires repetitive lifting of more than 50 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds, as well as extensive walking and standing. Work may take place in all types of weather. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, and squat to lift items properly and have normal use of their shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs. The employee must be able to read numbers and product descriptions. Ben E. Keith uses dash cameras with artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance. Videos may also help exonerate drivers in accidents. Drivers sign a consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding of this practice.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license.
High school education or GED required.
Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 pounds and occasional lifting of over 100 pounds.
Able to work in all types of weather conditions.
Able to walk extensively and stand for long periods.
Able to bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items properly.
Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs.
Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.
Drivers must sign a driver consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding of the company's use of dash cameras.

Responsibilities

Assist the driver with routes involving multiple delivery stops.
Assist with unloading and delivering products.
Place delivered products in assigned storage locations according to customer requests.
Maintain delivery accuracy and prevent product damage caused by mishandling.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety standards.
Represent Ben E. Keith Company professionally, maintaining a positive attitude and appropriate dress code.
Assist the driver with reading maps and directions.
Report delays, accidents, and other traffic or transportation situations to the base.