Water Spider-Material Handler III

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). 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.

As a Water Spider, your primary mission is to keep production moving. You ensure that materials are delivered to the right place at the right time, minimizing downtime and maximizing the productivity of the entire assembly team.

Your Responsibilities

• Material Logistics: Optimize material flow by creating systematic Just-In-Time (JIT) routes and timelines. Manage material scanning processes to ensure inventory accuracy at the point of use.
• Operational Support: Interpret blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials to identify required parts and tools. Execute assembly tasks using hand/power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Communication & Alignment: Act as the central point of contact for your department, collaborating across teams to clear hurdles and keep production on track.
• Lean Leadership: Actively support Lean initiatives and lead or participate in continuous improvement events to refine floor processes.
• Safety & Stewardship: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Identify equipment maintenance needs and adhere to all PPE and safety protocols.

Who You Are

• A Collaborative Problem-Solver: You value team synergy and have a "can-do" attitude when it comes to finding hands-on solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a passion for accuracy, whether you're reading a tape measure or interpreting complex work orders.
• Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly pivot as production needs change.
• Technically Proficient: You are comfortable with handheld tools, measuring devices, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active role requiring constant movement.

• Mobility: Constant walking; frequent standing and reaching.
• Strength: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs constantly, 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Agility: Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing/balancing.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: 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 ;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.

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.

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