Material Handler - Tank & Canopy

Dover Food Retail; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in South Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Material Handler II to load, unload, and move materials safely while maintaining the flow of goods to meet the company’s needs. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks and help ensure accurate inventory and timely transfers.

The role requires a HS diploma and forklift experience; 2+ years of order pulling is preferred. You’ll join a distribution team focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with comprehensive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials safely using specified equipment.
• Assist in cycle counting and inventory adjustments as requested.
• Operate hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors or other equipment to move material.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and notify Inventory Control if issues arise.
• Collaborate with Distribution team to complete material transfers timely.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler II

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

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

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.

What’s in it for you?

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

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, 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.

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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in resume.