Material Specialist ; SOMI

Material Specialist

Reports to:

Supervisor or Manager.

• 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 reconcile 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.

• 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 verbal and written communication skills.
    • Material Movement:
      Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
    • Quality Control:
      Ability to review materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
    • Problem‑Solving:
      Identifying issues and communicating to leadership.
    • 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.

• Forklift operations.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.