Material Handler I - Production - 1st Shift

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

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:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

This position reports into the site every workday.

Management

This position has no direct reports.