Material Handler

Allegion•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Material Handler receives, stages, issues, and delivers materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders. The role uses pallet jacks and other manual material handling equipment, loads and unloads trucks and containers, and records inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices. It also supports inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, material inspections, discrepancy reporting, and accurate documentation. The position follows safety protocols, uses personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques, and maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas. The Material Handler collaborates with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to resolve issues and improve processes. Flexibility is required to work overtime when needed, cross-train in other areas, and adapt to new processes or technologies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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 adjust to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.
Ability to handle material and parts.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

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.
Enter inventory transactions accurately 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.
Follow 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 with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to resolve issues and improve processes.
Work overtime when needed, cross-train in other areas, and adapt to new processes or technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.