Material Handler

Allegion • Indianapolis, IN

6d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production schedules and customer orders by receiving, staging, issuing, and delivering materials throughout the facility. The role includes loading and unloading shipments, handling inventory transactions and documentation, conducting cycle counts, and inspecting incoming materials. The position requires safe operation of material handling equipment, adherence to safety procedures, maintaining organized work areas, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Flexibility is expected, including overtime when needed, cross-training, and adapting to new processes or technologies.

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 materials and parts.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including 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 into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices accurately.
• 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 personal protective equipment, 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• Professional development opportunities through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED