Material Handler, Forklift, 2nd Shift

Dover Corp; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Material Handler II for 2nd shift in South Chesterfield, VA. The role focuses on loading, unloading, and moving materials to maintain flow for production and shipping.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, routing shipments, issuing outbound paperwork, and ERP-based material requests. Requires forklift experience and 1–2 years in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Forklift experience.
• 2+ years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Reads sales order and follows instructions to move materials.
• Receives incoming materials, unpacks, inspects, and routes shipments.
• Arranges for timely carrier pickup and prepares outbound paperwork.
• Orders material from warehouse via ERP for production lines.
• Loads/unloads materials with forklift or manual handling.
• Uses crimping/banding tools and stretch wrap as needed.
• Operates forklift to move materials; attaches labels and documents paperwork.
• Stacks materials; ensures supplies on hand; supports cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Reading orders

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler II, 2nd Shift

Location: South Chesterfield, VA

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.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Reads sales order, follows oral instructions, phone instructions or e-mail instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Opens containers. May gather orders based on visual observation or tickets pulled from or at a supply Kanban or workstation Kanban.
• Receives incoming materials, parts, and packages from various suppliers and means of delivery. Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper or supplier to rectify damages and shortages. Delivers paper work to data entry for appropriate input.
• Responsible for making arrangements for timely pickup by carrier specified on purchase order prepares and / or attaches appropriate paperwork for outbound product or materials.
• Order material from warehouse or storage area via ERP system for production lines.
• May load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
• Loads and unloads materials onto and from vehicles with larger and heavier loads being handled via fork truck. Smaller and lighter loads may be handled by hand or a manual material handling device. Outbound goods may require installation or fabrication of crating or, strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• May be required to use crimping or banding tools or stretch wrap by hand or machine to prepare some materials for movement.
• Conveys materials from storage or worksite to designated area by use of forklift.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases or other containers. In case of receiving materials delivers appropriate paperwork to data entry.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate amount of shipping and/or receiving materials on hand at all times.
• Assist with and / or support cycle counts and inventory count as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Forklift experience

What are the preferred qualifications?

• 2+ years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

To be a great fit for the 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.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: 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, includingbusiness 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, and 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.