Material Specialist - Stores

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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.

Material Specialist – Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Material Specialist  

This position is responsible for the administration, documentation and material handling of parts being shipped or received into or out of the plant.

What You Will Do:  

• Pulls and stages product to specifications for internal and external customers.  This includes but is not limited to material handling, lifting weights up to 35 pounds frequently. Weights must be lifted utilizing proper lifting techniques from 4 inches to 56 inches off the floor.  Above the shoulder lifting may be required.
• Interfaces with shipping computer software which requires analytical skills with a functioning level of math.
• Demonstrates product knowledge of the different product lines and the terminology associated with each.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interacts respectfully amongst the team, various departments, and at all levels of the organization.
• Works in a multitask team environment with constant realignment of priorities.
• Works a varying schedule depending on department requirements.
• Must be available to work overtime evenings and Saturdays.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift/PIT(personal industrial truck) license and maintain safe operation of PIT equipment for warehouse tasks.

What You Need to Succeed:  

•  Generate production measures and reports.
• Participate in team activities including group interaction and team problem solving.
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Interact with various shipping vendors with a professional demeanor.
• Product knowledge of one or more product lines.
• Working knowledge of air freight, common carriers and UPS.  Must be able to operate machines associated with each process and must know processes associated with each carrier.
• Working knowledge of bill of ladings.
• Working knowledge of legal aspects of truck loads.
• Working knowledge of interorganizational and interplant transfers and receipts including Primus, Canada, Mexico and the DSC.
• Previous warehousing/storeroom/shipping/receiving experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Why Work for Us?  

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. 

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

What You’ll Get from Us:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”   
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time 
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period  
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses 
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses 
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury 
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage 
• Tuition Reimbursement   
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards 
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work  
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”  
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching