Sr Material Handler-Rhody Warehouse 1st Shift
Taco Family of Companies
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Description
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: Onsite
Position Summary
The Sr Material Handler at Taco Cranston (TCR) is responsible for receiving, storing, and maintaining accurate records of component parts. This role involves counting, verifying, and organizing all product components, as well as tasks related to crating, shipping, and scrapping. Additionally, the Sr Material Handler coaches, mentors and trains team members and serves as a resource to them for questions. This position is located in our North Kingstown, RI warehouse.
Measures of success:
- Inventory Accuracy
- On-Time Delivery %
- Meet picking goal targets
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Runs fulfillment and shipping of trucks within the ERP system for allocation of orders.
- Coaches, mentors and trains other Material Handlers.
- Serves as a resource to Material Handlers when they have questions or need assistance.
- Pulls orders from inventory, delivers production materials and supplies where needed, and stages finished product final distribution.
- Loads, unloads and moves materials.
- Responsible for orderly operation of the materials storage areas.
- Maintains inventory by identifying and labeling materials and supplies.
- Constantly monitors queue in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Picks and verifies materials and supplies listed on production orders.
- Maintains inventory within the warehouse by delivering materials and supplies.
- Contacts Team Leader and/or Supervisor if shortage occurs.
- Locates, picks and packs materials and/or products and prepares them for shipping.
- Builds crates using miter saw, nail and staple guns, etc.
- Assists with processing packages for shipping, including data entry in the shipping vendor’s system (UPS), communicating with the Customer Care department, and generating advanced shipping notices.
- Picks up scrap from machines throughout facility and weights materials, ensuring they are maintained separately and dumped outside in proper areas.
- Loads, unloads and secures materials and/or finished products into or from trailers.
- Documents details of materials delivered and products shipped within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Receives returned materials and supplies from production and verifies part numbers and quantities.
- Maintains material handling equipment, including electric trucks and fork trucks, by completing pre-use inspections to ensure good operating condition. Notifies Team Lead or Supervisor of any maintenance needs.
- Operates tablet, computer, scanner and material handling equipment including forklifts (sit-down, Drexel, stand-up, reach, turret, order-picker), pallet jacks, stepladders and other equipment to reach material. May use crowbar and mallet for crates.
- Carries out proper verification methods as part of the cycle count program.
- Frequently moves average weight materials as necessary in the performance of the job or as directed.
- Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.
- Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 7+ years of experience in warehouse / manufacturing environment
- Ability to attain forklift certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Hold and maintain a good driving record
- Demonstrated ability to interact with others, problem solve and collaborate
- 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 sign-off on standard practice (SP) 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 and skin wrapping machine
- Skilled in using material handling equipment
- Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction\
- Attention to detail is essential for success
- Well organized
Work Environment:
The Material Handler works primarily in a warehouse environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety equipment and personal protective gear is required.
This position reports into the site every workday.
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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About this role
Taco Family of Companies is seeking a Sr Material Handler to lead warehouse operations at their Cranston location on the first shift. Beyond the core responsibilities of receiving, storing, and shipping component parts—including inventory management, order fulfillment, crating, and equipment operation—this role carries a mentoring component. You'd coach and train other Material Handlers, serve as a resource for their questions, and help maintain the orderly operation of the warehouse. Success is measured by inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and meeting picking targets.
The position demands seven or more years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, forklift certification, and proficiency with ERP systems and material handling equipment. You'll need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with heavy equipment and noise. The role involves frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 30 pounds, basic data entry, and the ability to follow procedures while flagging problems to supervisors. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
Taco is a family-owned company that emphasizes employee development through tuition reimbursement, on-site training, profit-sharing, and a focus on health and well-being. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote flexibility—you'll report to the warehouse in North Kingstown, Rhode Island every workday.
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