Material Handler II

Dover Food Retail; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Material Handler II to ensure smooth material flow, prepare work orders, and support production. The role requires auditing orders, identifying shortages, and coordinating with production leaders to keep materials staged and ready for use.

You will lead a small team, maintain records, and uphold 5S and Lean standards while assisting with replenishment and Kanban flow. This hybrid role emphasizes accuracy and safety in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• One year of warehouse or material handling experience.
• Ability to obtain or maintain certification to operate material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, prioritize work, and support a production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Audit work orders for accuracy, completeness, and material readiness prior to release.
• Identify material shortages and summarize shortages.
• Communicate shortage status and material issues to production leaders.
• Coordinate daily job priorities with production leadership to ensure materials are ready.
• Lead and guide material handlers in assigned areas, ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records, labeling, and inventory tracking standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Computer literacy

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

Summary

The Material Handler II is responsible for ensuring accurate material flow, work order readiness, and production support for assigned areas. This role audits work orders, summarizes material shortages, and partners closely with production leaders and purchasing to align priorities. In addition, this position provides day to day guidance to material handlers assigned to the area to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Audit work orders for accuracy, completeness, and material readiness prior to release.
• Identify material shortages and use basic Excel skills to summarize shortages at the job or order level.
• Communicate shortage status, job readiness, and material issues to production leaders.
• Coordinate daily job priorities with production leadership to ensure materials are staged and ready when needed.
• Lead and guide material handlers in assigned areas, ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Support receiving, putaway, picking, and material movement activities as needed.
• Monitor material flow on the production floor and take proactive actions to prevent interruptions.
• Manage and support replenishment and flow for Kanban bin systems for production lines
• Maintain accurate records, labeling, and inventory tracking standards.
• Assist with root cause analysis of recurring material issues and recommend improvements.
• Uphold 5S and Lean standards, ensuring assigned areas remain organized and audit ready.
• Provide training and direction on material handling processes as required.
• Represent the materials team in daily production or operations meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail, especially when reviewing work orders and inventory data.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, simple formulas, generating shortage lists).
• Effective communication skills for working with production supervisors, planners, and warehouse staff.
• Ability to lead, coach, and coordinate the work of a small team.
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, putaway, picking, and material flow.
• Basic computer skills for logging transactions and tracking materials.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, tuggers) after certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of warehouse or material handling experience preferred, including experience in work order or inventory processes.
• Ability to obtain or maintain certification to operate material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, prioritize work, and support a production schedule.

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Pay Range: -

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: 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, 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.

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