Night Warehouse Trainee

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 Freezer Warehouse Trainee position is a full-time, entry level position. Trainees will learn aspects of warehousing through formal training and/or on the job experience. They will also learn to operate material handling equipment such as mid-rider pallet jacks and forklifts.

• Select customer orders using electronic technology and physical product handling.
• Load and unload product from transportation equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Repetitively lifting and stacking product.
• Working until the job is complete.
• Must be able to work night schedule.

SCHEDULE - 4 DAY WORK WEEK

• Work 4 days with 3 days off every week
• Fridays and Sundays required
• Two additional weekdays assigned
• Saturdays off
• Schedule subject to change based on business need
• No official end time. We DO NOT have set end times. The shift ends when all the work is complete. Be prepared to work ( )10-12hr shifts**

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass drug screen and physical exam.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all temperature zones (including Freezer)
• Must be able to work overnights.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work through a 10-12-hour shift.
• Must be able to learn the use of electronic technology.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.

Ability to repetitively lift / stack.

• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs repetitively and heavier items weighing up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist; stoop to reach and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner and operate lift assisting devices.
• Ability to operate heavy warehouse equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
• 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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