Distribution Attendant

Acuity Brands, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing technology company in Atlanta is seeking a package handler to prepare, wrap, and transport orders. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and basic math and computer skills. Responsibilities include ensuring safety on the job and following directions effectively. This role primarily operates in a manufacturing environment, so the ability to lift heavy objects and work with machinery is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare packages according to orders.
• Wrap, protect, and pack orders.
• Transport and stack products and packed containers.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift/move heavy objects

Problem-solving skills

Ability to understand and follow directions

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. We design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS).

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. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Travel Requirements

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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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