Material Specialist - Lock Assembly

Allegion•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Material Specialist supports production schedules and customer orders by receiving, staging, issuing, and delivering materials throughout the facility. The role follows established procedures, operates material-handling equipment safely, loads and unloads trucks and containers, and uses ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices to record inventory transactions. It also assists with cycle counts and physical inventories, investigates discrepancies, inspects incoming materials, and maintains accurate documentation. The position contributes to a safe, clean, and organized workplace; follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques. Material Specialists work with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality-control personnel to resolve issues and improve processes, including through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. The role may require overtime to meet production goals and cross-training or adapting to new processes and 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 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 bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
Ability to 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

1+ years of material-movement and inventory experience.
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.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment, and ensure equipment is in good working order.
Load and unload materials from trucks and containers.
Perform cycle counts, assist with physical inventories, and reconcile discrepancies.
Accurately enter inventory transactions 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.
Maintain accurate inventory and material-movement documentation.
Report material discrepancy issues and participate in root-cause analysis.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE and proper lifting techniques, and maintain awareness of potential hazards.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe material storage and movement areas and workspace; store tools and equipment properly.
Work with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality-control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
Communicate issues and updates effectively, orally and in writing.
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.
Uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, foster a cooperative team environment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.