Material Specialist

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Shift: 1

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The Material Specialist is responsible for the efficient and accurate handling and movement of materials to support production operations and inventory control. This role involves receiving, storing, staging, issuing, and moving materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to safety and quality standards. The Material Specialist operates material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, utilizes ERP/MRP systems for data entry and inventory management, and collaborates with team members and other departments to ensure smooth material flow.

• Receive, stage, issue, and deliver materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Safely operate pallet jacks and other manual material handling equipment.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and containers.
• Accurately enter inventory transactions into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices.
• Perform cycle counts, assist with physical inventories, and report discrepancies to supervisors.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols, use PPE, and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and properly store tools and equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working overtime when needed, cross‑training in other areas, and adapting to new processes or technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with material handling and material movement.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

• Ability to handle material and parts.
• Perform repetitive motions (bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands).
• Standing Duration:
  Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift (manufacturing site).
• Lifting Requirements:
  Ability to lift up to XXX lbs. (manufacturing site).
• Work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

• Opportunity to make a real impact as part of a global team that helps keep people safe.
• Career growth and investment in professional development.
• Work‑life balance with generous paid time off.
• Award‑winning company recognized for employee engagement and strengths‑based development.

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.

The expected Base Hourly Range:
16.97 – 30.04
. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Allegion is 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.