What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Allegion?
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 Description:
Material Specialist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare truck and UPS orders for shipment
- Assembles orders; check against shipping or customer order and report shortages and incomplete orders
- Operate standard manual and automatic equipment such as electronic scales, etc.
- Process information through appropriate computer screen application
- Apply document and package ID labels to shipment
- Stacks shipments for UPS or other pick up as required
- Package and ship as appropriate including all materials, accessories, and instructions
- May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed
- Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to use computer applications, including AS400 and UPS software
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers, customer service, and production employees
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
- Ability to work effectively in independent situations and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
- Ability to use Kanban workflow for optimal performance
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
- Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, printed shop schedules, blueprints, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.
- Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge
- Ability to identify and obtain appropriate parts for work station operation
- Ability to use CRT and data entry technologies (bar code, key entry)
- General knowledge of machinery, specifically related to areas of responsibility
- Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections; ability to distinguish colors and finishes
- Basic math and computer skills
- Ability to perform jobs at the same or lower labor grade than current job
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds and frequently push over 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Ability to operate powered industrial equipment within manufacturer’s height and weight requirements and guidelines for operators
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Obtain appropriate LCN Powered Industrial Vehicle licenses, including license to operate a forklift
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS
- Exposure to temperature changes
- Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
- Exposure to vibration
- Exposure to dirt and/or dust
- Exposure to sharp objects and parts
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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Minimum requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of related experience
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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REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370
Allegion is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
