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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Allegion

LCN-Princeton Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Pack Operator                                                                  

Department: Pack

Reports to: Supervisor

FLSA status: Nonexempt

Labor grade: 3

POSITION SUMMARY

Pack Operators are responsible for working safely and completing 5S assignments, as well as using standard work processes for packing, filling and labeling cylinders in a productive manner in order to meet daily customer demands.  In addition, Pack Operators will be expected to inspect parts for quality and correctness to ensure proper parts are being packed. Finally, they will be expected to let their Leads or Team Leaders know if they encounter any problems that will keep them from meeting these responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Remove appropriate parts from conveyor or locate from stock
• Fill, test, regulate cylinders

• Package finished parts and prepare them for shipment
• Perform quality checks on parts and products
• Perform spot checks to ensure closers and parts are packaged and labeled correctly; reassemble or reconfigure products as required
• Places URL labels on cylinders; removes ferules as needed

• May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed
• Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

• Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

• Ability to work effectively in independent situations and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
• Ability to use Kanban workflow for optimal build performance
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, printed shop schedules, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge
• Ability to identify and obtain appropriate parts for work station operation. 
• Ability to use CRT and data entry technologies (bar code, key entry); ability to use the AS400 computer application
• General knowledge of machinery, specifically related to areas of responsibility
• Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections; ability to distinguish colors and finishes
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to perform jobs at the same or lower labor grade than current job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds.  Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use two hand palm buttons
• Ability to use pneumatic tools
• Ability to use testing equipment

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS
• Exposure to temperature changes
• Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to dirt and/or dust
• Exposure to sharp objects and parts
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirements:

*This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee and are subject to change as necessitated by operational requirements.

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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