Management 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.
Beverage Careers
Food Careers
The purpose of the Management Trainee position is to gain knowledge of all aspects of the Division's business processes in order to assist in directing the warehouse management teams to provide excellent service levels and ensure warehouse operational efficiency to achieve Branch and Company goals. • Receives training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities. • Learns line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business. • Sets performance goals and objectives with upper management. • Monitors performance progress with management and key trainers. • Complete appropriate management tasks to maintain a productive and safe warehouse environment. • Evaluate produce and other date sensitive product; complete paperwork timely and efficiently to ensure that quality is maintained and report findings to appropriate personnel/supervisor to maintain consistent communication among departments. • Follow BEK Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Guidelines and assist with put-aways of returned product. • Coordinate and administer efforts to minimize product damage and waste. • Operate all material handling equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. • Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management. • Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code. • Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties. • Collaborate with warehouse personnel and related managers to resolve work related issues practices in support of BEK culture. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
• Warehouse Management experience preferred • Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; analytical and detail oriented/ • Experience with 360 Analysis preferred • Valid Texas driver's license is required for driving to perform company business. • Bachelor's degree preferred
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
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Other details
- Job FamilyExecutive
- Pay TypeSalary
- Employment IndicatorSafety Sensitive