Material Handler - 1st Shift

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

The Material Handler performs duties required to receive, store, and maintain records on component parts.  Responsible for counting, checking, and storage of all component parts.

Measures of Success

• Quick deliveries of raw material to the production floor
• On time cycle counts
• Less than 1 day turn around to put away inspected material

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 Tablet & scanner for all warehouse transactions.
• Responsible to constantly monitor the Material Request Que and deliver components to the proper production worker.
• Operates Tablet, computer, scanner and material handling equipment including forklifts, electrical hand trucks, pallet jacks and stepladder 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, Kan-Ban and bread box systems etc. throughout the Facility.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers; use of schedules, computer scanning devices and skin wrapping machine; use of material handling equipment; where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
• Over 1 year up to and including 3 years’ experience.
• High school diploma or GED

Work Environment

The Material Handler will work in a production environment where safety equipment or personal protective gear is required. Frequent exposure to large equipment and noise is prevalent.

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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