Logistics Assistant

Ben E. Keith Company

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 and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for accomplishing clerical duties assigned to you by the Logistics Manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Must have 1 year working in a clerical environment and equivalent details.
• Schedule loads for drivers.
• Perform reporting tasks
• Ensure assigned duties are accomplished accurately and in a timely fashion
• Manage inbound phone calls as needed
• Research requested information and ensured expedient response.
• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Help cover other clerical duties when someone is on vacation or absent.
• Familiarity with freight handling, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Help with other projects throughout the office as needed.
• Must be able to pass a Drug Screen and Physical.
• Logistics background experience preferred.
• Must be very detail oriented and highly organized.
• Outstanding computer skills: Accurate Data Entry Skills, alpha and numeric, 10 key by touch, MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, 45 wpm
• Professional communication skills and excellent telephone etiquette.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment and schedule workload
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.