Distribution Attendant

Acuity; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking candidates for a warehouse position. Responsibilities include preparing and packing products according to order requirements, operating equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. This role requires effective communication and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, and label products according to order requirements.
• Operate equipment and perform general warehouse tasks.
• Maintain effective communication with team members.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Ability to lift/move heavy objects

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

This position prepares, packs, labels, and moves products according to order requirements while following established safety procedures. The role involves operating equipment, performing general warehouse tasks, supporting special projects, and maintaining effective communication and professional working relationships in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• High school diploma/GED.
• 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

• 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.{
• The employee will communicate effectively with management members, the leader, and the team.
• 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 elevated.

Travel Requirements

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E‑E‑O Statement

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 Inc. 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 an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.