On-Premise Line Cleaner Rep

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.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The primary duty of the Utility Representative is to maintain the beverage lines for On-Premise accounts and document the call using the VIP KARMA App for all accounts. This position is required to clean lines, fix pouring issues and draught problems for its assigned accounts.

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our customers.
• Maintain and clean customers’ draught lines serving Ben E. Keith products.
• Ensure the Company line cleaning standards are met.
• Use approved eye and hand-ware protection (PPE) is used while cleaning lines.
• Use the approved caustic line cleaning solution is allowed to soak in all draught lines between 5 – 20 minutes.
• Ensure that caustic line cleaning solution is flushed from the lines with cool water.
• Understand the basics of Draught Beer and can install and troubleshoot draught systems as required.
•  Communicate with sales staff any observed opportunities or challenges.
• Project a friendly, professional image.
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; report any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Always maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle.
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Remain aware of all Ben E. Keith product offerings and stand ready to offer suggestions at retail when opportunities arise.
• Always clean up after a line cleaning call.
• Assist with special event activity in assigned territory.
• Project a friendly, professional image at-all-times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 trade math.
• Must be able to read and understand draught and package code dates.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
•  Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

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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