Material Handler III - Water Spider

Dover Corporation; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Water Spider to support the Operations department in Centerville, IA. This onsite role focuses on understanding production processes, tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members across departments to keep production flowing.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, identifying required tools, participating in lean initiatives, and adapting to changing production needs while maintaining safety and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated understanding of production operations
• Assist assigned department with tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members
• Assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time‑to‑time as directed by supervisor
• Read and comprehend a job order, bill of materials, blueprint, text, or schematic drawings
• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information and identify proper tools needed to perform duties in the respective area
• Assist with lean initiatives on the floor and participate and/or lead continuous improvement events
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Performs any assembly‑type function, using hand or power tools
• Utilize appropriate information given on material gauging and dimensioning
• Read rulers, tape measurers, metal squares, and other measuring instruments
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or fasteners
• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual’s product line or work cell
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Production operations

Parts tracking

Communication

Blueprint reading

Lean initiatives

Measuring tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Location: Centerville, IA, US, 52544

Work Arrangement: Onsite

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non‑Exempt

Department: Operations

Shift: 1st

What we are looking for:

The Water Spider is responsible for understanding the department’s processes and needs to provide support to the assigned department such as tracking down parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members as well as across different departments.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Demonstrated understanding of production operations
• Assist assigned department with tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members
• Assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time‑to‑time as directed by supervisor
• Read and comprehend a job order, bill of materials, blueprint, text, or schematic drawings
• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information and identify proper tools needed to perform duties in the respective area
• Assist with lean initiatives on the floor and participate and/or lead continuous improvement events
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Performs any assembly‑type function, using hand or power tools
• Utilize appropriate information given on material gauging and dimensioning
• Read rulers, tape measurers, metal squares, and other measuring instruments
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or fasteners
• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual’s product line or work cell
• Perform other duties as assigned

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

To be a great fit for the role:

• Team oriented – values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
• Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands‑on in problem solving
• A fast learner able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization
• A passion for getting things right
• Can‑do attitude, committed to finding solutions
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency with handheld tools and other measuring devices
• Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally – Sitting, Climbing/Balancing, Stooping/Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Pushing/Pulling, Gripping, Pinching, Neck Rotation/Extension, and Lift/Carry up to 50lbs.
• Frequently – Standing, Reaching, Foot Use, Visual Acuity (Near/Far), and Lift/Carry up to 25lbs.
• Constantly – Walking and Lift/Carry up to 10lbs.

*Occasionally – Occurs up to 1/3 of the time

*Frequently – Occurs 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

*Constantly – Occurs 2/3 or more of the time

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.