Material Specialist; Material Replenishment 1st Shift

Job Profile

Title:

Material Specialist (Code: SCH
011)

Reports to:

Supervisor or Manager

Job Family Group: SC-Materials

• 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 via scanning devices
  • 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
  • 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 on the production floor
  • Maintain awareness and report potential safety hazards to leaders
• 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
  • Cross‑train in other areas and adapt to new processes or technologies

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  6 months to 1 year of material handling and inventory experience
• Technical Knowledge:
  Familiarity with material handling and inventory control, basic computer literacy
• 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 material to ensure it meets quality standards
  • Problem‑Solving:
    Ability to identify issues and communicate them to leadership
  • Safety Awareness:
    Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness
  • Teamwork:
    Collaborate effectively with all employees
  • Adaptability:
    Ability to be flexible in role and adjust to new processes, technologies, or production requirements

• 1+ years of material movement and inventory experience
• Forklift operations experience

• Manual Dexterity:
  Handle material and parts
• Repetitive Motion:
  Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands
• Standing Duration:
  Stand for up to 10 hours per shift
• Lifting Requirements:
  Lift up to 35 lbs
• Environmental Exposure:
  Work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes

Hourly rate: $18.50‑$28.85 (based on experience and other factors). Bonus eligibility:
Yes. Total compensation will be determined in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.