Material Handler II

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Handles materials and transports parts, reads and interprets production schedules and tickets. Issues material and other supplies to production areas.  Performs normal daily maintenance on forklift. Performs inventory movement transactions in computer system. Loads, unloads and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site.  Most material is transported by forklift.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.
• Order material from warehouse or storage area via ERP system for production lines.
• May 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 or, 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.
• Assist with and / or support cycle counts and inventory counts as directed by the supervisor.

 

AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Competencies:

 

• Detail orientation
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Organizational skills
• Ship / receive systems knowledge
• Reading and comprehension of instructions

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NA

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

 

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

3 + years in field is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Certification for each type of powered mobile material handling equipment required

Computer Skills:

 PC/MAC

Mathematical Abilities:

Basic Math, Ability to accurately count and record data  

Analytical or Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to read and comprehend data

Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

Good written and verbal skills

Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

Outlook, keyboarding, able to send and r