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Distribution Attendant

Acuity Inc.
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026 CLOSED ON 6/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Attendant position at Acuity Inc.?

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Prepares packages according to written or computer-generated orders.
  • Wraps, protects, and packs orders, seals, glues, and labels containers with appropriate identification.
  • Weighs, transports, stacks or arranges products and packed containers.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Performs work under direct and indirect supervision.
  • Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Education (minimum education required)

High School Graduate

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Basic math and computer skills.
  • Typically reports to a shift supervisor and/or warehouse manager.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Problem-solving skills.
  • Associates may be required to perform various job duties throughout the building some of which are: Operating machinery, Housekeeping, Auditing, Processing Fed Ex and/or UPS and working on "Special Projects".

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Assistance and reliability: The employee may rely on reporting to work at the scheduled time and is rarely absent from work. The employee may need to complete the work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is aware of assignments.
  • Communication and contact: The employee will communicate effectively with management members, the leader, and the team.
  • Relationships with others: The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
  • This job operates in a manufacturing environment and is exposed to dust, odors, and noise. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions that can be found on the production floor. The noise level in the work environment can be strong.

Physical Requirements

  • Medium work

Travel Requirements

  • 0%

We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World!


We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.


Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.


Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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