1st Shift - Material Handler III - Water Spider

Dover Corporation • Keosauqua, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Spider is responsible for understanding the department’s processes and needs to provide support to assigned department such as tracking down parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members as well as across different departments. This role is in Final Assembly, Refrigeration, Framing, Sub-Assembly/Refrigeration and is a 1st shift position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 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

• Demonstrated understanding of production operations
• Assist assigned department with tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members
• Assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time-to-time as directed by supervisor
• Read and comprehend a job order, bill of materials, blueprint, text, or schematic drawings
• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information and identify proper tools needed to perform duties in respective area
• Assist with lean initiatives on the floor and participate and/or lead continuous improvement events
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Performs any assembly-type function, using hand or power tools
• Utilize appropriate information given on material gauging and dimensioning
• Read rulers, tape measurers, metal squares, and other measuring instruments
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or fasteners
• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
• 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

• 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
• employee discounts
• employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED