Night Warehouse Trainee Job at Ben E. Keith Co. in Fort Worth

Posted Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Freezer Warehouse Trainee position is a full-time, entry-level role. Trainees will learn warehousing operations through formal training and on-the-job experience. They will also learn to operate material handling equipment such as mid-rider pallet jacks and forklifts.

• Select customer orders using electronic technology and physical product handling.
• Load and unload products from transportation equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Repetitively lift and stack products.
• Work until the job is complete.
• Must be able to work night shifts.
• Schedule: 5 days on/2 days off, Sunday - Friday, with 1 day midweek and Saturdays off.
• Shift end times vary; shifts may last 10-12 hours.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass drug screening and physical exam.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in all temperature zones, including freezer environments.
• Ability to work overnight shifts.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts.
• Ability to learn electronic equipment operation.
• Normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs; ability to lift 30-60 lbs repeatedly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and operate lift-assisting devices.
• Ability to operate heavy warehouse equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds.
• Ability to read numbers and product descriptions.

Ben E. Keith Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the U.S. We are a family-owned business committed to supporting the communities we serve. Our benefits include:

• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.