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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.
Job Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and processing outbound shipments and inbound materials to ensure efficient warehouse operations. This role handles daily tasks such as scanning products into the system, processing pallets and boxes, weighing and labeling items, and assembling shipments according to company standards. The associate will help break down inbound pallets, verify counts, and update the system to resolve discrepancies. They will also wrap pallets, apply proper labels and corner boards, and move finished goods to the correct dock doors.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Process shipments via UPS and FedEx and loading products into trailer
Process pallets systemically through LIDS, scanning products into system
Weight, measure, and label products
Processing boxes systematically through pack size and physically assemble
Package products, labelng and taping boxes
Breakdown inbound pallets and systemic processing of receipts
Review quantity discrepancies and update system as needed
Wrap pallets utilizing wrap machine
Ensure labels left by distribution attendants are assigned to correct pallet
Put corner boards on product when appropriate
Move product to dock door when appropriate
Hit hour by hour productivity goal; follow and maintain hur by hour board
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring 5S is followed
Auto req ID
485415BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to follow all Safety, Health and Environmental guidelines, policies, rules and training
Basic math/reading comprehension aptitude
The ability to read and interpret a manifest, packing list and complex shipping codes
Basic computer skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Travel Requirements
0%
The compensation is $19.11. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.
City*
Des Plaines
State*
Illinois
Job_Category
Warehouse
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Acuity Brands
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.
Job Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and processing outbound shipments and inbound materials to ensure efficient warehouse operations. This role handles daily tasks such as scanning products into the system, processing pallets and boxes, weighing and labeling items, and assembling shipments according to company standards. The associate will help break down inbound pallets, verify counts, and update the system to resolve discrepancies. They will also wrap pallets, apply proper labels and corner boards, and move finished goods to the correct dock doors.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Process shipments via UPS and FedEx and loading products into trailer
Process pallets systemically through LIDS, scanning products into system
Weight, measure, and label products
Processing boxes systematically through pack size and physically assemble
Package products, labelng and taping boxes
Breakdown inbound pallets and systemic processing of receipts
Review quantity discrepancies and update system as needed
Wrap pallets utilizing wrap machine
Ensure labels left by distribution attendants are assigned to correct pallet
Put corner boards on product when appropriate
Move product to dock door when appropriate
Hit hour by hour productivity goal; follow and maintain hur by hour board
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring 5S is followed
Auto req ID
485415BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to follow all Safety, Health and Environmental guidelines, policies, rules and training
Basic math/reading comprehension aptitude
The ability to read and interpret a manifest, packing list and complex shipping codes
Basic computer skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Travel Requirements
0%
The compensation is $19.11. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.
City*
Des Plaines
State*
Illinois
Job_Category
Warehouse
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Acuity Brands
Salary : $19