Receiver

Receiver Position

The Receiver drives a forklift to unload incoming freight from our suppliers. The position logs the receipt of product using a scan gun, and then puts away the product in the proper, designated area within the warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Put away received product using a forklift or pallet jack
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• 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
• Attend meetings as required

Job Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience preferred
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to use 10-key by touch 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.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• 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 positively impact 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 believe our 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 action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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