2nd Shift Materials

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 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

JOB DETAILS:

Job Profile Name: Material Specialist

Job Profile Code: SCH017

Reports To: Supervisor Or Manager

DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift operations.

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Compensation: $18.50-$32.31 This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes

COMMITMENT TO COMPANY STANDARDS:

Material Specialists are expected to uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion’s values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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