Expeditor

Dover Food Retail • Chester, VA

17d

About The Position

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 Title: Expeditor Location: Richmond What we are looking for: The Expeditor’s primary job is to organize orders so that packers can pack and ship on time. They will also work with Procurement and Production Control to determine a reasonable rate and to coordinate the timing and means of delivery. What you will be responsible for in this role:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic mathematical skills and computer skills
• Some experience in a manufacturing or delivery setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills for working with various departments as well as vendor representatives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience communicating with cross functions and vendors.
• Previous experience working with freight carriers
• Experience with AS400.
• Willingness to go above and beyond for the customer to ensure a premium experience.
• Sound understanding of commercial enterprise, freight transportations,and bill of ladings.

Responsibilities

• Create Return Material Authorizations to initiate the return of non-compliant material.
• Create and maintain relationships with Procurement to ensure On Time Delivery standards are maintained.
• Work with various departments to manager exceptions when material will not be delivered on time.
• Report out on exceptions where material will be late with appropriate departments.
• Track orders from placement through delivery.
• Maintain daily and weekly reports tracking due in shipments and monitoring exceptions.
• Ensure the appropriate goods are delivered in a timely manner according to Production Schedule.
• Use AS400 daily to investigate orders and to move orders that are ready to pack to the packer bucket.
• Maintain good housekeeping and wear all necessary PPE
• Complete assemblies as needed
• Other material delivery and reporting duties as issued by Supervisor

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees