Material Handler, Forklift, 2nd Shift

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), 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.

About the role

The Material Handler will be responsible for accurately and safely loading and unloading of materials while maintaining the flow of materials to the organization to ensure that all aspects of the company needs are being met.

Responsibilities

• Reads sales order, follows oral instructions, phone instructions or e-mail instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers. May gather orders based on visual observation or tickets pulled from or at a supply Kanban or workstation Kanban.
• Receives incoming materials, parts, and packages from various suppliers and means of delivery. Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper or supplier to rectify damages and shortages.
• Delivers paperwork to data entry for appropriate input.
• Responsible for making arrangements for timely pickup by carrier specified on purchase order; prepares and/or attaches appropriate paperwork for outbound product or materials.
• Orders material from warehouse or storage area via ERP system for production lines.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads and unloads materials onto and from vehicles with larger and heavier loads being handled via fork truck. Smaller and lighter loads may be handled by hand or a manual material handling device. Outbound goods may require installation or fabrication of crating, strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• May be required to use crimping or banding tools or stretch wrap by hand or machine to prepare some materials for movement.
• Conveys materials from storage or worksite to designated area by use of forklift.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases or other containers. In case of receiving materials, delivers appropriate paperwork to data entry.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate amount of shipping and/or receiving materials on hand at all times.
• Assists with and/or supports cycle counts and inventory count as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Company Values

• Collaborative
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Paid Holidays
• 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
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services