Material Specialist (Strider) - Standup Forklift

Allegion Canada Inc.; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

401K with match

Paid time off

Vanpool program

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Allegion is hiring a Material Specialist (Strider) at our Snoqualmie, WA facility to ensure the correct materials reach the machining team for on‑time production. You will manage raw material flow, perform data entry, and support inventory accuracy with cycle counts and labeling.

Experience with standup forklifts is required. The role includes 40 hours/week, Monday–Thursday 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as needed, and an hourly pay range of $23.50–$25.50 base.

Qualifications

• Standup forklift experience required.
• 2+ years in material distribution, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing preferred.
• Data entry and computer navigation skills.
• Ability to navigate MRP/ERP type systems.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility: pick and stage inventory for machining using standup forklift.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry daily to allocate inventory against Pick Lists and other usage.
• Provide accurate inventory cycle counts, update locations and ensure materials are correctly identified.
• Research and resolve material-related problems; monitor and expedite shortages.
• Print part labels, Pick Lists and BOMs and other key documents.
• Unpack, label and stock materials and consumables per storage requirements.
• Maintain 5S in work areas and complete assigned daily/weekly tasks.
• Support inventory, picking, cycle counting, and other material distribution tasks.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for machining activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Math skills

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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.

Allegion is seeking a Material Specialist (Strider) to fulfill a full-time position in Snoqualmie, WA at our Technical Glass Products facility. The Material 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. Standup forklift experience is required. Additional responsibilities will include physical and administrative tasks involving inventory control, daily data entry, inventory, labeling, storing and distributing materials parts and supplies.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM, overtime as needed

What You Will Do:

• Primary responsibility is to pick and stage inventory for machining using standup forklift
• 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:

• Standup forklift experience is required
• 2+ years of experience in material distribution, inventory, supply chain, or manufacturing preferred
• Data entry and computer navigation skills
• Ability to navigate Material Resource Planning / Enterprise Resource Planning type systems (MRP/ERP)
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and prioritizing multiple tasks along with meeting deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret inventory data and reports
• 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
• Ability to set rigging and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity:Ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration:Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lift Assist Devices: Use of overhead crane and forklift with training may be required.
• Environmental Exposure:Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Respirator, fall protection, welding hood, etc. may be required depending on job duty and/or work area

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

Work Hours: 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime.

Compensation:

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experiences. The expected Base Hourly Range: $23.50 - $25.50. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are Allegion. A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. We are Allegion.