Material Handler

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

Acuity 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)

• Lift and transfer material and product from supply pallets to line/cell pallets or staging areas. Count and verify the material/product on the pallet and log or scan information into the computer.
• Lift and carry cases of products to other pallets. Separate pallets with mixed parts onto individual pallets for storage/shipment.
• Load and un-load tractor trailers of pallets using sit-down or standing powered industrial trucks.
• Attach identification and labels to product and materials.
• Move (push or pull) material or product on pallets.
• Lift and carry products and materials to fabrication, assembly cells, dock, and other areas.
• Use fork truck to load material and product on pallets for other areas and place in a staging area.
• Audit stock.
• Work for sustained time at height of 20 to 40 feet above ground, using fall-arrest gear.
• Scale operation.
• Vision – Specific vision abilities required for this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Get on and off the truck to operate the dock locks, count product, and help the Checker to wrap pallets for shipment, cut off banding/wrapping, and place and fill air bags in the trailer.
  
  

Education (minimum education required)

High School Graduate

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Operating and maintaining the corrugated recycling station.
• Operate the overhead crane system to un-load coils of metal from flatbed trailers and move coils to staging areas.
• Perform inventory control procedures/paperwork/computer work.
• Inspect all parts, orders, and equipment for quality/safety (checklist).
• Support, Sustain, and Participate in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement events.
• Individual responsibility for personal and area safety.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Ability to pass Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification test.
• Ability to pass overhead crane operations certification test.
• Basic math skills Assure compliance with appropriate quality standards/requirements.
• Responsible for safety and general housekeeping.
• Perform similar or assigned duties as required within department.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Medium work
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 0%
  
  

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.

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