Sr Material Handler-Rhody Warehouse 1st Shift

Sr Material Handler-Rhody Warehouse 1st Shift

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

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: Onsite

Position Summary

The Sr Material Handler 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, as well as tasks related to crating, shipping, and scrapping. Additionally, the Sr Material Handler coaches, mentors and trains team members and serves as a resource to them for questions. This position is located in our North Kingstown, RI warehouse.

Measures of success:

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

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Runs fulfillment and shipping of trucks within the ERP system for allocation of orders.
• Coaches, mentors and trains other Material Handlers.
• Serves as a resource to Material Handlers when they have questions or need assistance.
• Pulls orders from inventory, delivers production materials and supplies where needed, and stages finished 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 Leader and/or Supervisor if shortage occurs.
• Locates, picks and packs materials and/or products and prepares them for shipping.
• Builds crates using miter saw, nail and staple guns, etc.
• Assists with processing packages for shipping, including data entry in the shipping vendor’s system (UPS), communicating with the Customer Care department, and generating advanced shipping notices.
• Picks up scrap from machines throughout facility and weights materials, ensuring they are maintained separately and dumped outside in proper areas.
• Loads, unloads and secures materials and/or finished products into or from trailers.
• Documents details of materials delivered and products shipped 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.
• 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
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse / manufacturing environment
• Ability to attain forklift certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Hold and maintain a good driving record
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others, problem solve and collaborate
• Competent to operate computer and complete basic…