Water Spider/Material Handler III role focused on keeping assembly production moving by delivering materials Just-In-Time, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting shop-floor operations. Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer ($8B+ revenue) with multiple industrial segments. Standout perk: broad benefits package including 401(k) employer contributions and comprehensive insurance.
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Lean and continuous improvement focus
As a Water Spider, your primary mission is to keep production moving. You ensure that materials are delivered to the right place at the right time, minimizing downtime and maximizing the productivity of the entire assembly team.
Your Responsibilities
- Material Logistics: Optimize material flow by creating systematic Just-In-Time (JIT) routes and timelines. Manage material scanning processes to ensure inventory accuracy at the point of use.
- Operational Support: Interpret blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials to identify required parts and tools. Execute assembly tasks using hand/power tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Communication & Alignment: Act as the central point of contact for your department, collaborating across teams to clear hurdles and keep production on track.
- Lean Leadership: Actively support Lean initiatives and lead or participate in continuous improvement events to refine floor processes.
- Safety & Stewardship: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Identify equipment maintenance needs and adhere to all PPE and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).
Physical Requirements
This is a physically active role requiring constant movement.
- Mobility: Constant walking; frequent standing and reaching.
- Strength: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs constantly, 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Who You Are
- A Collaborative Problem-Solver: You value team synergy and have a "can-do" attitude when it comes to finding hands-on solutions.
- Detail-Oriented: You have a passion for accuracy, whether you're reading a tape measure or interpreting complex work orders.
- Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly pivot as production needs change.
- Technically Proficient: You are comfortable with handheld tools, measuring devices, and technical documentation.
- Agility: Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing/balancing.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of 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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