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 ...

The Sr. Shipping Expeditor is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-priority and expedited orders, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position serves as a key liaison between Account Managers and warehouse operations, proactively driving communication, resolving issues, and maintaining strict adherence to service level expectations. Responsibilities include owning the full lifecycle of expedited and priority orders, serving as the primary escalation point for Account Managers, and ensuring compliance with all shipping requirements.

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Experience in a lead or senior-level warehouse role

Knowledge of carrier systems (FedEx, UPS, LTL, etc.) used for expedited shipping

Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or process improvement initiatives

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience, with demonstrated experience handling priority or expedited orders

Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, order fulfillment processes, and shipping methods

Proficiency in warehouse systems (WMS/ERP) and Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Warehouse Operations

Order Fulfillment Processes

Shipping Methods

WMS/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Sr Shipping Expeditor

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 h...

The Sr. Shipping Expeditor is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-priority and expedited orders, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position serves as a key liaison between Account Managers and warehouse operations, proactively driving communication, resolving issues, and maintaining strict adherence to service level expectations. Responsibilities include owning the full lifecycle of expedited orders, utilizing warehouse systems for order execution, supporting standard shipping operations, conducting inventory audits, and tracking order status.

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. Shipping Expeditor is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-priority and expedited orders, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. This position serves as a key liaison between Account Managers and warehouse operations, proactively driving communication, resolving issues, and maintaining strict adherence to service level expectations.

In addition to hands-on fulfillment responsibilities, the Sr. Shipping Expeditor leads prioritization efforts, supports process improvements, and sets performance standards for expedited shipping within the warehouse.

Measures of success:

Achieve and sustain a 98%+ on-time delivery rate across all shipments
Maintain inventory accuracy of 99%+ through rigorous audits and cycle counts
Deliver 5–10% annual logistics cost savings through process optimization and strategic sourcing
Implement at least two major processes or technology improvements annually that enhance service or efficiency
Maintain clear, professional communication via Microsoft Teams, email, and cross-functional channels

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Expedited Order Leadership

Own the full lifecycle of expedited and priority orders from allocation through shipment
Serve as the primary escalation point for Account Managers on urgent orders
Proactively communicate order status, risks, and resolutions in real time
Prioritize and sequence expedited workload to meet critical deadlines and customer expectations
Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting order flow

Advanced Order Fulfillment

Utilize Fulfillment Workbench (or WMS/ERP) to allocate inventory and manage order execution
Oversee and perform picking, packing, and verification of high-priority shipments
Ensure compliance with all shipping requirements, including carrier selection and service levels
Validate accuracy of product, documentation, and labeling prior to shipment
Coordinate same-day, overnight, and specialized shipping needs

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Support standard shipping operations during non-peak expedited periods
Lead by example in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency on the warehouse floor
Recommend and implement process improvements related to expedited workflows
Assist in training and mentoring team members on fulfillment and expedited order processes

Inventory & Warehouse Operations

Conduct and review cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies tied to expedited orders
Support consolidation efforts and warehouse organization initiatives
Perform small parts picking and other operational tasks as required

Communication & Data Management

Track and report expedited order status using Excel and internal systems
Partner with Account Managers, leadership, and warehouse staff to ensure alignment and execution

Qualifications

 Required:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience, with demonstrated experience handling priority or expedited orders
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, order fulfillment processes, and shipping methods
Proficiency in warehouse systems (WMS/ERP) and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred:

Experience in a lead or senior-level warehouse role
Knowledge of carrier systems (FedEx, UPS, LTL, etc.) used for expedited shipping
Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or process improvement initiatives

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety equipment and personal protective gear is required.

This position reports into the site every workday.

 Management

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

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Expeditor to support our production team by coordinating and verifying ingredients for the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure production runs efficiently by maintaining accurate documentation, supplying production lines with the correct ingredi...

Support production team by coordinating and verifying ingredients for the manufacturing process. Maintain accurate documentation, supply production lines, and ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

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Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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