Water Spider & Materials Flow Specialist

Dover-Corporation; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Commissions

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Material Handler II – Water Spider to support the Operations team at our Iowa manufacturing site. You will track parts, resolve issues, communicate across shifts, and help keep production flowing on the sheet metal, welding, paint, and kitting lines.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and work orders, identifying parts and tools, supporting lean initiatives, and preparing materials for the press breaks.

Qualifications

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

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 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
• Organize and realign tables from cutting to the press breaks for bending.
• Help sort and coordinate outsourced parts and incorporate them into the correct color.
• Track and deliver expedited parts from Fab and Fab support areas to the correct line.
• Utilize appropriate information given on material gauging and dimensioning
• Read rulers, tape measurers, metal squares, and other measuring instruments
• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
• Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation in each product line or work cell
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Fast learner

Can-do attitude

Hands-on

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Job description

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Material Handler II – Water Spider to support the Operations team at our Iowa manufacturing site. You will track parts, resolve issues, communicate across shifts, and help keep production flowing on the sheet metal, welding, paint, and kitting lines.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and work orders, identifying parts and tools, supporting lean initiatives, and preparing materials for the press breaks.