1st Material Handler

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Job Profile Name : Material Specialist

Job Profile Code : SCH007

Reports To : Supervisor Or Manager

Job Family Group : SC-Materials

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Material Movement :

Receive, stage, issue, and deliver materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.

Follow detailed instruction and established procedures.

Operate pallet jacks, and other manual material handling equipment safely

Load and unload material from trucks and containers.

Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.

Enter inventory transactions accurately into ERP / MRP systems or scanning devices.

Report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.

Other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance :

Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.

Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and material movement documentation.

Safety Compliance :

Adhere to safety protocols and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper lifting technique.

Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas where material is stored and moved out on the production floor.

Maintain awareness and report to leaders' potential safety hazards.

Collaboration and Communication :

Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.

Workspace Maintenance :

Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Store tools and equipment properly.

Flexibility and Adaptability :

Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.

Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Requirements :

Education : High School Diploma or GED (OPTIONAL)

Experience :

Entry-level role : no experience required.

Technical Knowledge :

Familiarity with material handling and material movement.

Basic computer literacy.

Essential Skills :

Communication : Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

Material Movement : Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.

Quality Control : Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.

Problem-Solving : Identifying issues and communicating to leader.

Safety Awareness : Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.

Teamwork : Collaborating effectively with all employees.

Adaptability : Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Entry-level role : no experience required.

Physical Demands :

Manual Dexterity : Ability to handle material and parts.

Repetitive Motion : Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.

Standing Duration : Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.

Lifting Requirements : Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Environmental Exposure : Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving / rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Compensation : This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Hourly Range : $18.50-$27.98. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Bonus Eligible : Yes

COMMITMENT TO COMPANY STANDARDS :

Material Specialists are expected to uphold Allegion's commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion's values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .

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