IT Shopfloor Intern

Our Story:

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 Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is 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. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:        IT Shopfloor Intern

Location:        Conyers, GA

What we’re looking for:

Information Technology is a critical enabler to the success of Dover and its Operating Companies. Dover’s IT leadership understands and values the need for acquiring, developing, and engaging early career professionals to propel our organization forward and drive growth and creativity.

We seek individuals who bring an ownership mindset to their work, who see beyond what is possible today and share our relentless pursuit of success. We strive to attract the best and brightest talent to our team of passionate and committed professionals in the Information Technology Development Program.

This opportunity will develop highly qualified, early-career talent to be globally minded Information Technology leaders. 

Through our summer internship, our goal is to provide meaningful engagements and challenging opportunities to rising-Seniors who are looking for more than your typical Internship over their summer. After completing your project(s), you will have an opportunity to present your results to senior company leadership and get real-time, immediate feedback on your work-product.

The goal of our internship is to give you a feeling for a meaningful working experience in a global company, while we get an opportunity to see what you can do when presented with challenges and opportunities.

Our IT Internships are project-based in development, controls, systems, testing, or operational. This role will assist IT management with skill and experience-level implementing new technology, monitoring and documentation existing processes to identify key areas of improvement.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

You will be guided by structural goals and objectives and will have a responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects. Your manager will offer coaching, mentoring, and direction. You will be assigned to a technical project in one of the following disciplines:

• IT Shopfloor Technology
• IT Manufacturing process improvement

What are the basic qualifications?

• Rising Junior to rising Senior level progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in related field (Computer Science/Information Technology Preferred) 

What are the preferred qualifications?  

• Undergraduate students who are looking to gain experience through summer internship assignment and accelerated exposure to a broad array of information technology challenges faced by Dover’s diverse businesses.
• Strong interest in information technology careers 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a global business environment. 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Strong interest in how information technology supports business processes. 
• Demonstrates attention to detail /excellent time management skills. 
• Geographical flexibility – open to relocate for summer internship.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment is a must.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask. 

To be a great fit for the role:

• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgement
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Results Driven

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

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

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.