Warehouse Forklift Operator (Nights)

Ben E. Keith Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K Matching

Profit-Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse operations, including order selection, replenishment, and product put‑away across temperature‑controlled zones.

You will operate cherry picker, forklift, pallet jack, and maintain a clean, safe work area while adhering to safety guidelines. The role requires ability to lift 30–60 lbs frequently, handle extreme temperatures, and coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment

Qualifications

• Follow safety rules and guidelines in daily tasks.
• Knowledge of the food distribution industry is helpful.
• Adhere strictly to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Basic reading and spelling for paperwork completion.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Replenish pick locations and move products using forklift and related equipment.
• Move received product to assigned locations within the warehouse.
• Work across temperature zones from cold to hot environments.
• Operate cherry picker, forklift, mid-rider, and pallet jack as assigned.
• Lift 30–60 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly areas and support warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of KWCS system preferred and utilized in daily tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety rules

Communication

Temperature tolerance

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

KWCS system

Job description

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.

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

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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