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Material Handler II

Dover Food Retail, Richmond, MI, United States


Job Title
Material Handler II

Location
Richmond, VA

Job Summary
The Material Handler will be responsible for accurately and safely loading and unloading of materials while maintaining the flow of materials to the organization to ensure that all aspects of the company needs are being met.

Responsibilities

Reads sales order, follows oral instructions, phone instructions or e‑mail instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved; opens containers; gathers orders based on visual observation or tickets pulled from a supply Kanban or workstation Kanban.

Receives incoming materials, parts, and packages from various suppliers and delivery modes; unpacks, examines and routes shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shippers or suppliers to rectify damages and shortages; delivers paperwork to data entry for input.

Orders material from warehouse or storage area via ERP system for production lines.

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.

Loads and unloads materials onto and from vehicles with larger and heavier loads using a fork truck; smaller and lighter loads may be handled by hand or a manual material‑handling device; outbound goods may require installation or fabrication of crating, strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

May be required to use crimping or banding tools or stretch wrap by hand or machine to prepare some materials for movement.

Conveys materials from storage or worksite to designated area by use of forklift.

Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases or other containers; for receiving materials delivers appropriate paperwork to data entry.

Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Maintains an adequate amount of shipping and/or receiving materials on hand at all times.

Assists with and/or supports cycle counts and inventory counts as directed by supervisor.

Other duties may be assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

1+ years of forklift experience.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements

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 200 lb to 800 lb 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.

Our Values

Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

Winning Through Customers

Respects and Values People

Expectations for Results

High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

The benefits for this position include a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, healthcare 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; 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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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