DOT Training Supervisor

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The training supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that new RSA Recruits are trained adequately and monitored during the on-boarding process. The training supervisor will deliver class room training as well as on-road training and evaluation on DOT Compliance, on-board technology and delivery methods. In addition, the training supervisor will be responsible for anticipating training needs and will take direction regarding required training from the Safety Manager.

* Participates in New Driver Basic Training Class and Smith System Defensive Driving

* Ensures proper training of new hires (RSAs) on DOT Compliance & On-board Technology

* Daily interaction with all RSA students to evaluate their training and identify deficiencies

* Responsible for performing final evaluation of RSA students before releasing them to Transportation

* Evaluate individuals' abilities and needs; develops suitable training to meet any special requirements

* Conduct periodic audits of new RSAs during the first six months of their employment to ensure adherence to training

* Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness

* Perform audits of senior RSA's to assess skill level and identify retraining needs

* Conduct bi-annual Smith System certification of RSA's

* Monitor daily dispatch of junior RSA's to ensure the work load is consistent with training requirements

* Collaborate with Management Team to facilitate understanding of issues and constructively resolve them

* Coach and train drivers to effectively handle and facilitate the delivery of their loads

* Coach and train employees on proper key drop procedures

* Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing DOT, personal safety, and food safety

* Teach and demonstrate use of equipment including POD and OBC systems.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service

* Must have good communication skills both verbally and written form

* Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization, employing social perceptiveness, active listening skills and adjusting actions and style of communication when appropriate to ensure effectiveness

* Must have time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Must have excellent math skills

* Two or more years foodservice experience recommended

* Valid Class A- CDL driver's license required

* High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• 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.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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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