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: Performs various tasks in the shipping and receiving department to include selecting and staging orders, assisting with the receiving of inbound freight, and operating forklift and pallet jacks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize computer-generated reports to stage and load orders accurately in preparation for prompt shipment.
• Verifies, documents, and slot shipments according to sales orders.
• Select and assemble orders from inventory, carefully verifying information and quantities.
• Place products on pallets, transfers to staging area and loads on truck.
• Responsible for operating all types of powered industrial trucks to include powered pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Responsible for staging finished goods for storage and/or shipment.
• Ensure quality of products is maintained and verify correct label, weight, and date information on products that you are handling.
• Follow policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Report any process or equipment problems to supervisor.
• Responsible for housekeeping, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions within the department.
• Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Perform all duties accurately and efficiently. 
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be proficient with computer programs such as MS Office, and various ERP systems.
• Basic math skills required
• At least one year of warehouse and/or powered induction truck experience required
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• Good communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent 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.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in wet and cold environment.

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.

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