Role Overview
Dover Food Retail is hiring a entry-level Quality Inspector I. This is a full-time role in Chesterfield. posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
What We Are Looking For
Ensuring all activities involving incoming shipments received and warehoused manufactured products are efficient, safe, orderly and accurately manufactured to our customer’s specifications and the quality of the products produced comply with customer and company standards. Hands-on role where you will inspect cases and parts as well as mentor and train others. Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role
- Ensure company safety, quality and performance procedures are met in a safe, clean and organized setting; offer recommendations to improve these standards
- Data Collection and Charting.
- Part measurements to prints utilizing precise measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM
- Interact directly with Purchasing, Final Assembly and all supporting areas regarding issues that affect customer and vendor specifications and shipments.
- Interact directly with Inside Sales concerning order specifications, changes and errors.
- Interact directly with Engineering concerning design, product and print issues.
- Load/Product testing.
- Work with Quality team members on case line ups, audits and inspections.
- Must be a team player with good team skills and the ability to get along with all types of personalities.
- Operate copier/scanner, fax machine, computer, printers, telephone system
- Work with other departments to resolve supplier invoice/product discrepancy errors
- Understands emergency evacuation procedures, including where to gather outside the building.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of inventory storage locations.
- Perform various material handling duties, to include, but not be limited to driving fork truck, shipping truck, hand truck, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of physical plant, i.e., keep aisle ways, docks, etc. swept free of debris and uncluttered.
- Must have prompt and regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be familiar with parts and products.
What are the basic qualifications?
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- 6 Months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
What are the preferred qualifications?
- Forklift truck certified
- AS400 Experience
To Be a Great Fit For The Role
- ASQ Certification(s) beneficial, Electronics and Mechanical systems a plus.
- Excel, Word and Power point computer applications a plus.
- Use of measurement equipment a must. (Ex. Calipers, Protractors, Micrometers etc).
- Must be willing and able to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays with little or no notice.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Experience in auditing process and products a must.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Customer Orders, product blueprints and wiring diagrams. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees of organization.
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 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.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact BOT@doverfoodretail.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Quality Inspector I position at Dover Food Retail?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Dover Food Retail. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Quality Inspector I position at Dover Food Retail located?
This position is based in Chesterfield. Dover Food Retail has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Quality Inspector I at Dover Food Retail earn?
Dover Food Retail has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Quality Inspector I role at Dover Food Retail posted?
This role was posted on June 4, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Quality Inspector I role at Dover Food Retail entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Dover Food Retail has listed.
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