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.

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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The Warehouse night Forklift Operator is responsible for maintaining organized product replenishment and ensure a safe and clean work environment during the performance of various warehouse task. Job duties include :

• Perform let downs of product inventory into pick slots for selectors to pull for customer orders
• Daily replenishment of product inventory to ensure availability of stock
• Safely transport product through warehouse paths to and from pick slots
• Remove debris and clear pick slots prior to adding new product to slot area, ensuring proper rotation of product
• Verify product descriptions, UPC codes, and slot location when stocking
• Move inventory from overflow or storage areas to shipping or other designated areas as directed
• Ensure clearance of pallets and other debris from work area
• Segregate unusable pallets or bad pallets throughout work shift
• Follow operational and maintenance procedures to maximize the use of warehouse equipment and ensure compliance with safety procedures
• Perform equipment checklist prior to beginning work shift
• Follow safe lifting procedures and the proper procedures for hand stacking products
• Identify and correct damaged or unstable pallets in pick / overflow slots
• Return equipment to appropriate in clean and operating fashion, ensuring batteries are recharged as needed

Job Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass drug screen, physical exam, and a pass a motor vehicle and criminal background check
• Must be able to work Saturday mornings when needed
• Must be able to walk extensively and be able to stand for long periods of time (8 10 hours)
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs
• Must be able to bend at the waist, stoop to reach into slot locations, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner
• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs repetitively and heavier items weighing up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Must be able to read slot numbers and product descriptions
• Must be able to work in multiple temperature zones (dry, cooler, and freezer)
• Prior forklift experience (1 year) is required
• Pallet jack (mid-rider) experience preferred but not required
• Food industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of warehouse RF system highly desired

Note : This a Night Position. Typical shift begins at 3PM until orders are completed. Must be available to work Sunday night to be considered for this position.

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

Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

Other details

• Job Family Warehouse
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Safety Sensitive - Non Driver Award

Last updated : 2024-04-28