Material Specialist - Lock Assembly

Allegion•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Allegion is hiring a Material Specialist to support lock assembly production and customer orders by moving, inspecting, recording, and organizing materials within the facility. The role follows detailed instructions and established procedures, uses material-handling equipment safely, and maintains accurate inventory records and a clean, safe workspace. Material Specialists collaborate with team members and other departments, communicate issues and updates, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding Allegion’s standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Overtime may be needed to meet production goals, and the role may involve cross-training and adapting to changing processes or technologies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6 months to 1 year of material handling and inventory experience.
Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
Basic computer literacy.
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 awareness of hazards.
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 bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving or rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receive, stage, issue, and deliver materials to support production schedules and customer orders.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely; keep equipment in good working order.
Load and unload materials 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.
Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.
Maintain accurate inventory and material-movement documentation; report discrepancies and participate in root-cause analysis.
Follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques, and report potential hazards.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work and storage areas; store tools and equipment properly.
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
Communicate issues and updates effectively, both orally and in writing.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
Work overtime as needed to meet production goals, cross-train in other areas, and adjust to new processes or technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.