1st Shift - Material Handler III - Water Spider
Dover Food Retail · Keosauqua, IA · Today
On-siteManagementFull-time
What We Are Looking For
The Water Spider is responsible for understanding the department's processes and needs to provide support to 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 respective area
- Aid with lean initiatives on the floor and participate and/or lead continuous improvement events
- Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
- Perform 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
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.
Pay and Benefits
- Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
- 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 employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.
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 BOT@doverfoodretail.com for assistance with an accommodation.