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Allegion is seeking a Material Specialist (Strider) to fulfill a full-time position in Snoqualmie, WA at our Technical Glass Products facility.
The Strider is responsible for verifying the correct materials and quantities are supplied to the machining team to keep production flowing efficiently and on time. You will work independently to maintain an organized raw material (long metal extrusions) area and provide continuous flow of materials to manufacturing. The role entails use of a standup forklift for the majority of daily responsibilities, so prior forklift experience is essential. Additional responsibilities will include physical and administrative tasks involving inventory control, daily data entry, inventory, labeling, storing and distributing materials parts and supplies.
Shift: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM. 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime.
What You Will Do:
Primary responsibility is to pick and stage inventory for machining
Perform timely and accurate data entry daily to allocate inventory against Pick Lists and other usage
Provide accurate inventory cycle counts, update inventory locations and ensure material is correctly identified
Take the initiative to research and resolve material related problems
Communicate, monitor and expedite shortages
Print part labels, Pick Lists and BOM (Bill of Materials) and other key documents
Offload material from containers, trucks and or other vehicles and move to appropriate locations for further processing
Unpack, label and stock materials and consumables in accordance to storage requirements
Complete all necessary documentation pertaining to inventory movement and transactions
Maintain work areas according to 5S principles daily
Fulfill assigned specific daily and weekly job assignments as outlined by supervisor that meet departmental and company goals
Visually inspect materials and follow disposal standard operating process.
Support inventory, picking, cycle counting, and other material distribution in the facility as needed.
Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures to support machining activities.
Understand and comply with all appropriate safety and work safety regulations.
Continuously maintain a clean work area including the cleanup and disposal of trash, production scrap, and material drop-off. Assist in cleaning common areas.
Ensure all opened profile bundles are securely strapped.
Other duties as assigned
What You Need to Succeed:
Forklift experience
2+ years of experience in material distribution, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing preferred.
Strong data entry, computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly
Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and prioritizing multiple tasks along with meeting deadlines
Ability to navigate Material Resource Planning / Enterprise Resource Planning type systems (MRP/ERP) and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 a plus.
Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including; table saws & nail guns
Ability to set rigging and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work.
Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional ‘can do’ attitude
Consistently demonstrate independent judgment and initiative; driven self-started dedicated to continuous process improvement
Detail-oriented, accurate, dependable and willing to accept a wide variety of assignments
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong math skills
Follow all safety requirements and keep work area clean and orderly
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in an environment where heavy work is required and where moderate to loud noise occurs. The employee is in an assembly plant/warehouse environment that can be dusty. May be working around welding operations. Overhead work may be required. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, twist, bend, lift and move heavy objects (up to 70 pounds) and occasionally lift and move very heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the work day. Production aids such as tilting assembly tables, overhead cranes and forklifts can be used for these tasks. Personal protective equipment will be required and provided. In addition, the individual in this job will be working under time pressure and must be able to perform under stress. They must be able to work rapidly for long periods and to communicate and interact with others. They also must be able to perform multiple concurrent tasks, read and comprehend the material they read. The employee must be able to write, and problem solve. 40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsiveness
What You’ll Get from Us:
Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” (
Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
Free on-site fitness facility.
Vanpool & Orca card discounts.
Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.
Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experiences.
- The expected Base Hourly Range: $18.17 - $30.24. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Employment Type : Full time, hourly non-exempt
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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