Material Handler I - Production - 1st Shift

Taco Comfort Solutions; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

On-site training

Job summary

Taco Comfort Solutions in Cranston, RI is seeking a Material Handler I – Production to support on-site manufacturing operations. You will pull, stage, and transport production materials, verify part numbers, and maintain accurate ERP records.

The role requires forklift experience, basic data entry, and strong attention to detail. It offers a full-time, on-site schedule with daily safety practices and opportunities for development within our growing fabrication team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• One year of experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to attain forklift certification.
• Proficient with material handling equipment and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders from inventory, delivers production materials and supplies where needed, and moves finished materials to warehouse.
• Loads, unloads and moves materials as required.
• Responsible for orderly operation of the materials storage areas.
• Maintains inventory by identifying and labeling materials and supplies.
• Monitors ERP system for inventory transactions and material movement.
• Picks and verifies materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains material handling equipment, including electric trucks and forklifts, by performing pre-use checks.
• Operates tablets, computers, scanners, and other material handling devices.
• Notifies Team Lead/Supervisor of shortages or maintenance needs.
• Follows safety rules and adheres to production procedures.

Skills

Material handling

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Data entry

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Scanner

ERP system

Tablet/computer

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

The Material Handler I – Production 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.

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

• Pulls orders from inventory, delivers production materials and supplies where needed, and moves finished materials to warehouse.
• Loads, unloads and moves materials as required.
• 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.
• Monitors floor material inventory and requests materials as needed.
• Picks and verifies materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains inventory within the production areas by delivering materials and supplies.
• Contacts Team Lead and/or Supervisor if shortage occurs.
• Locates, picks and packs materials and/or products and prepares them for production needs.
• Verifies part numbers and quantities.
• Documents details of material handling activities within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Reviews counts and transacts finished goods materials to the warehouse within the ERP.
• 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, 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
• 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

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.

Management

• This position reports into the site every work day.
• 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 #TacoComfortSolutions