Material Handler I

Dover Food Retail • Chester, VA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. DFR is looking for a Material Handler (Aftermarket Packer) to be responsible for accurately and safely packing materials while maintaining the flow of materials to the shipping department to ensure that all aspects of the company needs are being met. This role is located in Richmond, VA.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds plus bending, twisting or lifting from awkward positions or in tight spaces.
• Must be able to push and pull cases in excess of 200lbs to 800lbs repetitiously.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Checks AS400 for orders to be packed, what materials needed, makes boxes, and gets skids to pack the parts.
• Operates hand trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from areas and departments within the facility.
• Responsible for the ongoing inventory accuracy of the facility.
• Notifies Aftermarket lead, planners, and supervisor when material control issues are discovered.
• Works with Aftermarket planners, leads, and supervisor during investigations of quality issues, inventory issues, shipping complaints and process improvements.
• Works as part of the Aftermarket team to ensure all requested material for work are completed accurately in a timely manner.
• Packs and transports material in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains Aftermarket documentation, quality standards and other related records.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of the Aftermarket department.
• Maintains good housekeeping and organization of the packing area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• 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