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Material Distribution Specialist – Technical Glass Products – Snoqualmie, WA

Allegion is seeking a Material Distribution Specialist to fulfill a full-time position in Snoqualmie, WA at our Technical Glass Products facility. The Material Distribution Specialist will work independently to ensure the continuous flow of materials to manufacturing. Additional responsibilities will include physical and administrative tasks involving receipt and visual inspection of incoming material, inventory control, labeling, storing and distributing materials, parts and supplies. The successful candidate must be efficient, organized, responsible and resourceful with a committed ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm, 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime.

What You Will Do:

• Assist and support the Supply Chain Team by Planning For Every Part; PFEP
• Pick and stage inventory against “Pick Lists”
• Accountable for accurate inventory counts, inventory locations and inventory related management functions
• Research and resolve material related problems
• Communicate, monitor and expedite shortages
• Perform timely and accurate data entry to allocate inventory against Pick Lists and other usage
• Unpack, label and stock materials and consumables in accordance to storage requirements
• Print part labels, Pick Lists and BOM (Bill of Materials) and other key documents
• Complete all necessary documentation pertaining to inventory movement and transactions
• Monitor and replenish multiple Kanban bins on production floor
• Maintain stockroom in an organized fashion
• Identify and put away parts to correct stocking locations
• Participate in implementing strategic plans for process improvement
• Assist in the development and implementation of short and long-range plans relating to inventory management
• Offload material from containers, trucks and or other vehicles and move to appropriate locations for further processing
• Maintain work areas according to 5S principles on a daily basis
• Fulfill assigned specific daily and weekly job assignments as outlined by supervisor that meet departmental and company goals
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• 2+ years of experience in material distribution, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Forklift experience required, forklift certification preferred
• Demonstrated computer experience in Microsoft Office applications and Material Resource Planning / Enterprise Resource Planning type systems
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional ‘can do’ attitude
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and prioritizing multiple tasks along with meeting deadlines
• 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
• Knowledge/Experience in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools required
• Experience with MRP systems and processing inventory transactions
• Comfortable operating a forklift for moving inventory
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret inventory data and reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Follow all safety requirements and keep work area clean and orderly

Working Conditions

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
• Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.
• Convenient Vanpools and discounted Orca Card memberships.
• Free on-site fitness center.
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

Employment Type: Full time, hourly non-exempt

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.

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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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