Material Handler

Dover Food Retail; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Virginia is seeking a Material Handler responsible for loading and unloading materials, maintaining the flow of goods, and ensuring inventory accuracy across the distribution center.

You will operate forklifts, hand trucks, hoists and conveyors, assist in cycle counting and investigations of inventory issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within the distribution team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and repetitive pushing/pulling up to 800 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials safely and accurately.
• Maintain material flow and inventory accuracy across the facility.
• Transfer, transport, and stage materials; keep warehouse records.
• Support investigations of inventory or quality issues with the team.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the distribution department.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Material handling

Cycle counting

Team coordination

Documentation

Process improvement

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

What We Are Looking For

The Material Handler will be responsible for accurately and safely loading and unloading of materials while maintaining the flow of materials to the organizations to ensure that all aspects of the company needs are being met.

Essential Competencies

• Consignment inventory, location to location moves, & inventory adjustments.


• Assists in the cycle counting process as requested.


• Operates hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks or within the facility.


• Responsible for the ongoing inventory accuracy of the facility. Notifies one of the following: Inventory Control, Receiving Lead & Receiving Supervisor when material control issues are discovered.


• Works with Inventory Control & Lead(s) during investigations of quality issues, inventory issues, shipping complaints and process improvements. Works as part of the Distribution team to ensure all requested material transfers are completed accurately in a timely manner.


• Transfers, transports and stages materials in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains warehouse documentation and other related records.


• Participates in the continuous improvement of the distribution department.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Quantifiable Competencies

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 1-2 years Forklift experience

Preferred Competencies

• 2 years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Strengths Needed For This Role

• Ability to lift 50 pounds plus bending, twisting or lifting from awkward positions or in tight spaces, must be able to push and pull cases in excess of 200lbs to 800lbs repetitiously.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.


• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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