Smokehouse Operator - 1st Shift

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

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Position Summary: This position performs various tasks in the processing department related to the cooking, smoking and related HACCP checks of manufactured product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•    Load, cook, and smoke, product from smoke ovens.
•    Perform various product checks and record time and temperature on HAACP records.
•    Verify chill and temperature log for HAACP records.
•    Pack and weigh various products for shipping.
•    Operate forklift, pallets jacks, or hand trucks, to move product from one location to another.
•    Assist in Sanitation duties as needed. Clean and sanitize ovens, smoke generators, etc.
•    Assist in Blend & Grind and Stuffing Department.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
•    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
•    Basic math skills required.
•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 multitask in a fast-paced work environment.  
•    Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs. 
•    Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in a wet and cold (32-40º) environment. 

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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