Expeditor - (Dock Au... Job at Ben E. Keith in Missouri City

Overview

Location: 1 Ben E. Keith Way, Missouri City, Texas

Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution for more than a century, with a Food Division that operates as a broad line multi-state distributor and a Beverage Division in Texas distributing 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Expedite the loading and selection process, including wrapping and hauling products. May also be required to select and collect short cases to fill orders.

• Wrap pallets for extended periods to increase productivity.
• Operate a pallet jack, forklifts, and cherry picker in an efficient and safe manner.
• Recognize the correct dock doors and aisles to stage product to be loaded.
• Ensure the correct product is on the correct pallet to maintain customer service.
• Assemble all products on a pallet to enable transportation while minimizing damage.
• Contact forklift operators to replenish shorts on pallet before loading.
• Locate supervisors to determine appropriate product substitutes when an item is out of stock or if another division can supply the product.
• Check for product in transit at the end of each night.
• Open and close boxes, bales, and other containers.
• Pick and assemble orders from stock, verify information and quantities, place products on pallets, transfer to staging, and load on trucks. Verify product against picking list for accuracy.
• Sort and place materials on racks or shelves according to predetermined slot assignment and rotate product to ensure First In-First Out (FIFO).
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, or hand trucks to move product between locations.
• Load and stack product on trucks to ensure a stable, secure load that prevents damage.
• Assist in warehouse maintenance and cleaning.
• Knowledge of proper temperature zoning within trailers.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and cool environments ranging from -10 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a family-owned business and value the contributions of all employees. We recognize that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of our society and strive to create an inclusive environment for external and internal customers.