2nd Shift Materials Specialist

Allegion•Princeton, IL

2d•$18 - $31

About The Position

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security 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. Job Profile Name: Material Specialist Job Profile Code: SCH017 Reports To: Supervisor Or Manager Job Family Group: SC-Materials Job Grade: 3 Career Level: 3 This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1+ year of material handling and inventory experience.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
Essential Skills: Communication: Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Material Movement: Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
Quality Control: Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
Problem-Solving: Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
Safety Awareness: Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all employees.
Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operations.

Responsibilities

Material Movement: 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 reconciling of 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Quality Assurance: 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.
Safety Compliance: 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.
Collaboration and Communication: 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.
Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper material processes and techniques.
Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Store tools and equipment properly.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.