Material Handler I

Dover Food Retail • Conyers, GA

14d • Onsite

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 primary responsibility of this entry-level role is to support warehouse operations by receiving materials, putting them away in the correct locations, and picking items as needed. This position helps keep materials moving smoothly between the warehouse and production areas to ensure workstations remain stocked and production can continue without interruption.

Requirements

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written job instructions.
• Basic computer skills for logging transactions on a tablet or PC.
• Ability to safely operate common material‑handling equipment (training provided if needed).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate material‑handling equipment (such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or tuggers).

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, unload trucks, and open containers.
• Verify, label, and log incoming and outgoing goods using basic computer or tablet tools.
• Stock shelves and put materials away in assigned locations.
• Pick materials for orders, work orders, or production requests.
• Move materials throughout the facility using approved material‑handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, tuggers) or by hand.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for material rotation.
• Assist with inventory counts and report material shortages when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in line with 5S and Lean practices.
• Safely lift items up to 30 lbs.
• Perform other warehouse tasks 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 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.

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