Material Handler - 1st Shift

Taco Canada Ltd.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Canada Ltd. in Fall River, MA, is seeking a Material Handler for regular full-time, 1st shift on-site work. You will receive, store, and maintain records of component parts, operate material handling equipment, and support production with accurate cycle counts and material delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED, with on-site safety PPE mandatory. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Production environment with PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and maintain records of component parts.
• Select and maintain location of raw materials; open crates with crowbar.
• Contact planner or supervisor if shortage; use tablet & scanner for transactions.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts; ensure safety PPE.
• Maintain cycle counts and report irregularities to supervisor.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet

Scanner

Job 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: 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

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.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Salary range

$28.26 - $30.45 USD

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

As set forth in Taco Family of Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.