Shipper

allegion; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion hires for a shipping/packing role focused on ensuring accurate order fulfillment and safe transport for domestic and export shipments. The position requires following shipping orders, concrete instructions, and maintaining organized, compliant workflow.

Employees will guided by standard procedures, coordinate with packers, craters, and paintline loaders, and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Basic reading skills required.
• Ability to follow shipping orders, instructions, and regulations.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication with team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Check products to be shipped against shipping orders to ensure correct quantities and materials.
• Instruct packers and craters on packing/crating to ensure safe transport for domestic and export shipments.
• Instruct paintline loaders on the correct item order to ensure proper identification and accounting.

Skills

Basic reading

Follow directions

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

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.

Primary Duties

• Check products to be shipped against shipping order to insure proper amounts, identification, and correct materials
• Instruct Packers and Craters what type of packing and crating are necessary to insure safe transportation for both domestic and export shipments
• Instruct paintline loaders the proper order in which to hang a job so that items will be properly identified and accounted for
• Follow standardized work rules

Skills/Abilities

• Basic reading skills
• Ability to follow directions and to work from shipping orders, shipping instructions, and regulations
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to communicate well with others

Work Environment

• Continuous or near continuous exposure to noise levels >80 db
• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes, moving objects and material handling equipment (forklifts)
• Occasional exposure to humid/arid conditions, mechanical hazards, sunlight/UV exposure, fumes, dust, mists, gases, allergens, and insect bites

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly
• Must be able to see well including depth perception and the ability to distinguish between colors
• Requires frequent (4 or more hours per day): standing, balancing, and kneeling
• Occasional walking, sitting, lifting (max 50 lbs), carrying (25-50 lbs), pushing & pulling heavy carts, stooping, twisting, and reaching (overhead and to the side) may be required

Expected Hours of Work

8 hour shifts M-F with weekend and daily overtime hours as required for production

Required Education and Experience

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Allegion is committed to complying with its Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and will not discriminate based on race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status (collectively, “protected status”).

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