Warehouse Forklift Operator - Midshift

Ben E. Keith Company; Linwood (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sh

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Associate to support order selection, replenishment, and product put-away across all temp zones. You will operate forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, lifting 30-60 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, following KWCS system guidance, and collaborating with warehouse teams to meet throughput targets in varying temperature conditions.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the food industry is helpful.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines consistently.
• Basic reading and spelling skills for paperwork.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (cold or hot).
• Solid interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Replenish pick locations in the assigned area using KWCS data and management, using forklift equipment.
• Move received product to its assigned location in the warehouse.
• Operate cherry picker, forklift, mid-rider, and pallet jack as needed.
• Work across temperature zones from cold to hot environments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly area by clearing debris and damaged items.
• Support all warehouse operations as directed by management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

KWCS system

Forklift operation

Cherry picker

Pallet jack

Job description

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.
The purpose of the Warehouse forklift position is to perform warehouse duties in all temp zones such as replenishing selection slots and moving product into the assigned areas as needed. The position will also be required to support all areas of warehouse operations including order selection, product put-away and any other task deemed necessary by warehouse management

• Replenishment of pick locations in assigned area using information from KWCS system and management, using forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, mid-rider.
• Move received product using forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, mid-rider to the assigned location within the warehouse.
• May Work in all warehouse temperature zones ranging from 10 degrees below zero to unregulated zones which can exceed 100 degrees in the summer.
• Operates warehouse equipment as assigned and/or needed – cherry picker, fork, mid-rider and pallet jack.
• Lifting 30-60 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of products and warehouse locations is essential
• Knowledge of KWCS system preferred
• Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, orderly area by clearing debris, damaged cases and shrink wrap from the assigned aisles
  

Job Qualifications

• Ability to use follow safety rules and guidelines
• Knowledge of the food industry helpful
• Ability to strictly adhere to safety guidelines
• Basic reading and spelling skills for completion of paperwork
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (Cold or Hot)
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Ability to receive and follow directions
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• High School Diploma
  

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 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 Affi… .