Refrigeration Specialist Trainee

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 Warehouse Refrigeration Spec Asst. position will assist/train in overseeing governmental compliance, maintenance, and repair of our Warehouse Ammonia Refrigeration System. This position also supports our warehouse building maintenance department.
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm, on call
• Assist in maintaining all evaporators, condensers, compressors, vessels, and pumps including overhauls and rebuilds.
• Assist in keeping accurate records on repairs and walk through inspections on entire refrigeration system.
• Assist in maintaining acceptable record keeping system to comply with EPA (including PSM and PHA compliance), OSHA, ANSI, and Homeland Security.
• Assist in the annual reporting of testing and inspection of
A) Vibration Testing B) Oil Sample Analysis C) Refrigeration Water Treatment
D) Thermo-graphic Scans
• Assist in the maintenance of all interior and exterior lighting on Ben E. Keith Property.
• Assist in all building electrical systems and repair.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and repair of HVAC (office air conditioning system)
• Building and fabricating guards to protect equipment

Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical control switches
• A basis understanding of electrical wiring
• Knowledge of basic plumbing
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Certification in ammonia refrigeration
• Must be willing to obtain Hazwopper Certification
• Must have all hand tools to complete assigned work
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge in the use of a personal computer
• Must have a valid driver's license to drive to our shuttle locations
• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all temperature zones (including Freezer)
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to learn the use of electronic technology.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist; stoop to reach and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner and operate lift assisting devices.
• Ability to operate heavy warehouse equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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.
• 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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