Material Handler I- TCR Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Taco, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler I – Warehouse for the Cranston site. The role focuses on receiving, storing, and maintaining accurate records of component parts, with emphasis on counting and organizing materials to support production.

Responsibilities include pulling and staging materials, moving loads, and verifying part numbers in the ERP system. The position is onsite on 2nd shift, temporary, with safety and efficiency as top priorities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience operating various forklift types.
• Forklift certification required; training within 30 days.
• Basic data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and operate warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders from inventory and stage materials for production.
• Load, unload, and move materials as needed.
• Maintain organized storage areas and accurate inventory records.
• Monitor ERP queue and verify materials against production orders.
• Operate forklifts and scanners; ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Warehouse scanners

Tablet usage

Job description

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: Temporary (Taco)

Shift: 2nd Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary

The Material Handler I – Warehouse 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:

• Inventory Accuracy
• On-Time Delivery %
• Meet picking goal targets

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pullsorders from inventory, deliversproduction materials and supplies where needed, and stagesfinished 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 Lead and/or S upervisor if shortage occurs .
• Locates , picks and packs materials and/or products and prepares them for shipping.
• Load s, unloads and secures materials and/or finished products into or from trailers .
• Documents details of materials delivered and products shippe d 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 .
• Detect s and report s improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Team Lead and/ o r S upervisor.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition . Follow s prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as requested .

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2 years of Manufacturing experience operating sit-down, standup, and manual fork trucks.
• Prior certification of forklift operations required
• Knowledge of operating manual equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, or other moving equipment
• Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program within 30 days
• Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors
• One ( 1 ) year of experience in warehouse / manufacturing environment
• 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 following standard practice s 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 co mputer scanning devices and skin wrapping machine
• Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction
• Attention to detail is essential for success
• Well organized

Th is position work s primarily in a warehouse environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. S afety equipment and personal protective gear is required .

This position reports into the site every workday.

This position has no direct reports.

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