Driver, Apprentice

Why Work for KeHE?

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The apprenticeship program is built and designed for new Class A CDL licensed drivers and professional truck drivers with less than 1 year of driving experience. Employee will be required to successfully complete all phases of the training program. This will include but is not limited to completing a training regimen covering minimum training hours that typically runs 6-8 weeks (or when deemed successfully completed) with a KeHE Driver Trainer demonstrating proficiencies in all areas of the training program. Apprentice drivers will become a Professional driver upon completion of one year of cumulative CDL A experience.

Essential Functions

• Train to operate assigned vehicle(s) in a safe and responsible manner observing and abiding by all laws, ordinances, and rules of the road.
• Operate vehicle assigned and conduct yourself in a manner promoting a favorable impression of KeHE Distributors.
• Follow the instruction and guidance of the assigned trainer and progress in a manner acceptable to the Driver Trainer and Safety Manager.
• Must always adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA).

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.