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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.

Job Title:        Painter I

Location:        Richmond, VA  

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Painter that will be primarily responsible for painting parts in Paint Department. He/She is responsible for touching up parts as needed to meet quality standards, ensure enough paint is at workstation for color being painted to prevent downtime, testing and adjusting equipment prior to parts arriving at paint booth

What you will be responsible for in this role: 

• Applies powder paint coating using manual paint guns while remaining in compliance with all operational and quality standards.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment.
• Test and adjust equipment prior to parts arriving at paint booth.
• Preform preventative maintenance on powder booth, spray parts, etc.
• Preform preventative maintenance of washer system as required.
• Utilize a paint gun to paint / powder coat refrigerated display case parts on a suspended conveyor.
• Adjust line speed to correspond with parts being painted.
• Perform color changes following established procedures and time limits.
• Inspect completed parts exiting the paint booth for defects and notify lead/supervisor as required.
• Utilize a tape measure, reading to the nearest 1/16\\".
• Maintain work area in clean, safe and organized manner.
• Effectively interact and communicate with paint line team leaders and team members.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time-to-time as directed by supervision.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School Diploma or GED

• Pass Hill PHOENIX certification training.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing painting position or powder coating experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated effective communication skills

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs.).
• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

 To be a great fit for the role:

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing, fast paced and complex environment.
• Ability to plan and organize and to set priorities in order to meet deadlines and ensure customer satisfaction
• Must be able to follow instructions and exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and decide the best course of action to fix.
• Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must have good teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and/or kneel
• Must have a positive attitude

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It is our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves. 

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It is our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company. 

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit 
• Winning Through Customers 

• Respects and Values People 
• Expectations for Results 
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust 

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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.

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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