Night Warehouse Trainee

Ben E. Keith; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Freezer Warehouse Trainee in Texas. This full-time, entry-level role trains you in warehousing operations, including operating mid-rider pallet jacks and forklifts, with night shifts and long hours as needed.

You will learn to select orders, load/unload products, and safely operate warehouse equipment, stacking items and handling temperatures in a freezer environment. A 1,000 sign-on bonus is available to new hires after milestones.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Select customer orders using electronic technology and physical product handling.
• Load and unload product from transportation equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Repetitively lift and stack product.
• Working until the job is complete with night schedule (5 days on/2 days off).
• Shift ends when work is complete; be prepared for +10-12 hr shifts.

Skills

Night shift

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

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.
  
  
  
  • 5 days on/2 days off.
  
  
  • Sunday - Friday
  
  
  • 1 day midweek + Saturdays OFF
  
  
  • 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**
  
  
  
  

Sign-On Bonus:
Receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus:

$500 paid after 90 days of successful employment.
$500 paid after 180 days of successful employment.

Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only and is subject to successful completion of the employment milestones and company policies.

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.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.