Packer III-1st shift
Taco, Inc.
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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 Hourly
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Status: On-site
Position Summary
The Packer III is responsible for detailed, multi-step packing, labeling and boxing finished products, using crate kits or building custom crates as needed. They follow standard practices and procedures to ensure that products are packed efficiently. They maintain necessary tools and materials needed for packing, keep their workspace clean and organized, and update work performed in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
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:
- Follows detailed, multi-step instructions to pack finished products and any necessary materials manually in accordance with Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS)and Bills of Material (BOM).
- Builds custom crates or uses crate kits for certain finished products; builds flange kits as necessary.
- Enters data into ERP for export and staging of shipments
- Reviews job information in ERP system daily to determine orders to process.
- Maintains inventory of materials needed for packing the production orders.
- Assembles and staples boxes by using a foot operated stapler.
- Obtains finished products that need packing based on orders in ERP system.
- Inspects materials, finished products and boxes at each step in the packing process to identify any visual defects.
- Labels and date stamps boxes.
- Inserts the finished products and any other necessary materials or paperwork into boxes.
- Places packed products in appropriate area per packing requirements.
- Rotates between different workstations as production needs require or to reduce fatigue.
- Examines work completed by team members for accuracy and continued operations as well as safety.
- Moves materials as needed.
- Uses forklift, chop saw, radial arm saw, nail gun and staple gun.
- Ensures maximum output for work area; manages time effectively in order to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes.
- Performs final inspection to ensure that products are accurately packed to specifications as described on the work order; reports any issues to Team Lead or Supervisor.
- Updates the ERP for work performed.
- Maintains required documentation as directed.
- Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and any unusual conditions to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition; ensures equipment is in good operating condition
- Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
- Adheres to all safety policies and wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 6 months of experience using power tools
- Previous forklift experience preferred
- Ability to attain forklift license
- Capable of using basic measurement tools
- 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 MPS training sign-off within 90 days
- Physical dexterity to manipulate common hand tools and power tools
- Ability to push, pull, lift and/or move materials of up to 30 lbs; capable of using hoists for materials over 30 lb
- Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting
- Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction
- Good communication skills with the ability to work within a team setting
- Attention to detail is essential for success
- Well organized
Work Environment:
This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.
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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Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
Taco, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Packer III to join its production team on the first shift in Cranston. This role centers on the precise, multi-step work of packing and boxing finished products according to manufacturing specifications, with responsibilities ranging from building custom crates and assembling boxes to inspecting materials for defects and entering shipment data into the ERP system. You'll rotate between workstations, operate equipment like forklifts and power tools, and handle materials up to 30 pounds, all while maintaining strict accuracy and meeting daily production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings at least six months of experience with power tools and preferably has forklift experience or the ability to obtain a license. You'll need strong attention to detail, basic computer skills for data entry, and the physical capability to perform repetitive work involving standing, lifting, and manipulation of hand and power tools. The company expects you to learn and sign off on manufacturing process training within your first 90 days and to consistently follow safety protocols and production procedures without deviation.
Taco is a family-owned operation that emphasizes employee development and well-being, offering tuition reimbursement, on-site training, competitive benefits, and profit-sharing. This is a full-time, on-site position with no supervisory responsibilities, suited for someone seeking stable production work with a company invested in its workforce's growth.
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