1st Shift - Forklift Driver

Dover Corporation • Keosauqua, IA

30d

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. The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving products manually and with forklift trucks safely throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Team oriented - values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
• Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving
• A fast learner able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization
• A passion for getting things right
• Can-do attitude, committed to finding solutions
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency with handheld tools and other measuring devices
• Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, or equipment needs
• Sort products before loading and unloading
• Operate forklift to move palleted product to shipping area
• Operate forklift to load semi-trucks with product
• Safely lift and move units using forklift to place onto pallets
• Ensure safe movement of palleted product from workstations to warehouse/shipping area
• Assist with moving heavy objects for other departments
• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual's product line or work cell
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees