2nd Material Specialist

Allegion•Princeton, IL

5d•$19 - $32

About The Position

The Material Specialist supports production schedules and customer orders by receiving, staging, issuing, delivering, and tracking materials within the facility. The role includes loading and unloading trucks and containers, using material-handling equipment, entering inventory transactions, running inventory and KPI reports, and helping maintain accurate inventory records. The specialist also supports quality assurance, safety compliance, workspace organization, and continuous improvement efforts. The role requires collaboration with team members and leaders, flexibility to cross-train and adapt to changing processes, and overtime as needed to meet production goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of material-handling and inventory experience.
Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material-movement equipment effectively.
Ability to review materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
Ability to identify issues and communicate them to a leader.
Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain hazard awareness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with all employees.
Ability to adapt to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.
Ability to handle materials and parts, perform repetitive motions, stand for up to 10 hours per shift, and lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, stage, issue, and deliver materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.
Follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
Operate forklifts, 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.
Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.
Maintain accurate inventory and material-movement documentation.
Participate in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
Follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and apply proper lifting techniques.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe areas where materials are stored and moved on the production floor.
Remain aware of potential safety hazards and report them to leaders.
Work with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
Communicate effectively, 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.
Maintain an organized workspace and store tools and equipment properly.
Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
Cross-train in other areas and adapt to new processes or technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.