Material Specialist ; SOMI

Material Specialist

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

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 forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and ensure equipment is in good working order.
  • Load and unload material from trucks and containers.
  • Perform cycle counts, assist with physical inventories, and reconciling of discrepancies.
  • Enter inventory transactions accurately into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices.
  • Run and analyze inventory and KPI reports using ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
• 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.
  • Report issues and participate in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
• 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.
  • Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper material processes and techniques.
• 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:
  • 1+ year of material handling and inventory experience.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
  • Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
• 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:

• Forklift operations.

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 35
  
  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 Rate: $18.50-$32.31 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 initiatives.