Warehouse General

Ben E. Keith; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is a large food and beverage distributor seeking a Warehouse General to support order selecting, receiving, loading, and repacking activities. The role uses forklifts or electric pallet jacks and requires safe operation, efficiency, and a professional appearance.

Candidates should have forklift experience or be capable of quick learning, with strong teamwork, communication skills, and the physical ability to move up to 165 lbs. 18+ and English literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments.
• Good oral and written communication skills; team player.
• Motivated, detail oriented, organized; handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must read and write English.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment safely and per company policy.
• Maintain safe, clean work area; report hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Assist with order selecting, receiving, loading and repacking activities.
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Reading/writing English

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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 Warehouse General position is primarily responsible for assisting warehouse personnel in order selecting, receiving, loading, and repacking activities. The position will primarily use a forklift or electric pallet jack to fulfill these duties.

• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Ensure work area is organized, clean, and free of trash
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Attend meetings as required

Job Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• High school graduate or GED required

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.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• 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 positivelyimpact 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 believeour 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 actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor