Building Maintenance

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.

 Beverage Careers

 Food Careers

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Building Maintenance works independently, performs advance maintenance and repairs throughout the warehouse, Order Picking and other material handling equipment. 
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on doors, lifts, ramps, and all other building issues
• Performs major repairs on doors, lifts, ramps, and all other building issues
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using the appropriate test equipment
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records
• Creates and closes work orders
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required
• Other Building Maintenance needs as assigned by manager

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• • 1-2 plus years maintenance mechanic experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in mechanical and material handling systems or combination of training/certification, but will also accrue on the job training
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trade
  • Strong knowledge of automated pallet handling systems and ability to trouble shoot them
  • Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret electrical diagrams
  • High School Diploma or GED
• PAY DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE- $20+

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

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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