As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

Performs duties required to receive, store, and maintain records on component parts. The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and maintaining accurate records of component parts. This role involves counting, verifying, and organizing all product components. This job is located on Water Street.

Measures of success:

Meet Safety requirements; personal protective equipment always worn in the facility
Meet or exceed daily production requirements
100% accuracy on any inventory transactions and quality requirements
100% adherence to processes and material usage, no deviations

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for selecting, and maintaining location of raw materials. Opens crates with crowbar. Breaks down empty crates for disposal
Picks parts from preprinted pick lists and issues slips. Contacts planner and/or supervisor if shortage occurs. Uses scanner for move transactions.
Perform a variety of routine duties involved in shipping of merchandise. This includes but is not limited to accurately selecting, checking and packing merchandise called for in customer orders; weighing shipment, sealing cartons, applying labels, addresses, and packing slips, and loading merchandise on to trucks.
Operates virtual scheduler, computer, scanner and material handling equipment including forklifts, electrical hand trucks, pallet jacks and step ladder to reach material. Uses crowbar and mallet for crates. Must have all necessary certifications for use of material handling equipment.
Carries out proper verification methods as part of the cycle count program.
Responsible for filling, operating and maintaining automated chip wringer.
Frequently moves average weight materials (over 5 lbs. and up to 60 lbs.) as necessary in the performance of the job or as directed. Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
Maintains electric truck and fork truck in good operating condition. Maintains prescribed water level in batteries and plugs in for overnight re-charge.
Maintains necessary records. Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
One (1) year of experience in warehouse / manufacturing environment
Ability to attain forklift certification
Skilled in using various types of material handling equipment preferred
Competent to operate computer and complete basic data entry in systems
Must successfully learn specific responsibilities as assigned and adhere to production procedures
Proficient and functioning in job responsibilities and able to attain Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS) training sign-off within 90 days
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Organizational skills
Ability to push, pull, lift and/or move materials of up to 30 lbs; capable of using hoists for materials over 30 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting
Ability to use computer scanning devices
Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction
Attention to detail is essential for success
Well organized
Must be able to operate material handling equipment safely

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computer and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required.

Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position has no direct reports.

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

Provides competitive salaries and benefits
Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
Believes in sharing profits with its employees
Is mindful about family, health and well-being
Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
Embraces and celebrates diversity

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