Material Specialist 5 (Order Consolidation)

Schlage Lock Company • Princeton, IL

135d • $17 - $27

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. The Material Specialist will be responsible for material movement, quality assurance, safety compliance, collaboration and communication, and workspace maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (OPTIONAL).
• 6 months to 1 year of material handling and inventory experience.
• Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
• Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
• Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
• Collaborating effectively with all employees.
• Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
• Report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Store tools and equipment properly.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
• Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED