Material Specialist (Forklift Operator)

Allegion Canada Inc.; McKenzie (TN); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental and vision insurance (1

Zusammenfassung

Allegion McKenzie, TN is seeking a reliable Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our team on SECOND SHIFT. You will transfer materials within the plant, perform preventive maintenance, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Starting pay is $17.17 per hour, with opportunities to grow within a safety-conscious manufacturing setting. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient material flow to support production.”

Qualifikationen

• Ability and willingness to obtain forklift certification by successfully completing all required training, tests, and certifications.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems independently.
• Strong ability to understand and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and physical stamina.
• Team player attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Transfer materials to and from carriers and various work centers within the plant using a forklift.
• Manually adjust materials on forks, including adding or removing materials as needed.
• Manually push and pull forks to adjust their position for optimal handling.
• Refuel equipment and perform routine safety inspections on forklifts and other machinery.
• Maneuver forklifts and materials in congested areas with close proximity to personnel, ensuring safety at all times.
• Assist co-workers with material handling tasks and other duties as directed by supervision.
• Weigh and dump scrap materials, ensuring proper paperwork and documentation are completed accurately.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with plant safety rules.
• Follow all plant work and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Independent work

Follow directions

Lifting 50 lbs

Manual dexterity

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Forklift Operator – McKenzie, TN

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our team at Allegion/Republic Doors and Frames in McKenzie, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently transferring materials within the plant, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining a clean work environment, and supporting overall plant operations. All duties must be performed in accordance with safety standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• We are hiring for SECOND SHIFT. Starting Pay $17.17
• Transfer materials to and from carriers and various work centers within the plant using a forklift.
• Manually adjust materials on forks, including adding or removing materials as needed.
• Manually push and pull forks to adjust their position for optimal handling.
• Refuel equipment and perform routine safety inspections on forklifts and other machinery.
• Maneuver forklifts and materials in congested areas with close proximity to personnel, ensuring safety at all times.
• Assist co-workers with material handling tasks and other duties as directed by supervision.
• Weigh and dump scrap materials, ensuring proper paperwork and documentation are completed accurately.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with plant safety rules.
• Follow all plant work and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to obtain forklift certification by successfully completing all required training, tests, and certifications.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems independently.
• Strong ability to understand and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and physical stamina.
• Team player attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is a plus.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You are 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 value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!

What You’ll Get from Us

• Competitive starting pay - we want you to feel appreciated and rewarded for your contributions
• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage starting DAY 1
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan with company match
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

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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