Material Handler

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a Warehouse Material Handler to move, track, and store materials, load/unload pallets, and complete labeling and inspections. The role requires standing at heights (20–40 ft) with fall protection, operating powered industrial trucks, and completing paperwork and inventory checks to maintain safety and quality.

Strong safety focus and housekeeping are essential. This hands-on position supports production flow across the facility and offers exposure to

Qualifications

• Lift and transfer material and product between pallets.
• Inspect parts for quality and safety, complete required paperwork.
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures to maintain a clean work area.
• Operate equipment safely and adhere to PIT and crane protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Separate pallets with mixed parts onto individual pallets for storage/shipment.
• Load and unload tractor trailers of pallets using sit-down or standing powered industrial trucks.
• Attach identification and labels to product and materials.
• Lift and carry products and materials to fabrication, assembly cells, dock, and other areas.
• Work for sustained time at height of 20 to 40 feet above ground, using fall-arrest gear.
• Vision – must pass eye exam.

Skills

PIT certification

Overhead crane

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Quality checks

Tools

Overhead crane system

Job description

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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. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Handles the movement, tracking, and storage of materials and finished goods by operating equipment, loading/unloading pallets, verifying inventory, and performing labeling, inspections, and paperwork while maintaining safety, quality, and housekeeping standards, including work at heights using fall protection.

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.
• 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.
• Lift and carry products and materials to fabrication, assembly cells, dock, and other areas.
• Work for sustained time at height of 20 to 40 feet above ground, using fall-arrest gear.
• Vision – must pass eye exam.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Operating and maintaining the corrugated recycling station.
• Operate the overhead crane system.
• Perform inventory control procedures/paperwork/computer work.
• Inspect all parts, orders, and equipment for quality/safety (checklist).
• 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.
• Responsible for safety and general housekeeping
• Perform similar or assigned duties as required within department.

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.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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Acuity Inc. 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.