Shipping and Receiving Associate
About The Position
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: 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.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
