Material Handler

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Crawfordsville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to move, track, and store materials and finished goods by operating equipment, loading pallets, verifying inventory, and completing labeling, inspections, and paperwork while maintaining safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

You will lift and transfer material from supply pallets, log information into the computer, and load/unload pallets from trailers. The role requires working at heights with fall protection and passing a vision exam.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining the corrugated recycling station.
• Ability to operate the overhead crane system.
• Experience with inventory control procedures, paperwork, and computer data entry.
• Ability to inspect parts, orders, and equipment for quality and safety.
• Commitment to personal and area safety.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Lift and transfer material from supply pallets to line pallets or staging areas.
• Count and verify the material on the pallet and log 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

recycling station operation

overhead crane operation

inventory control procedures

quality/safety inspections

personal and area safety

general housekeeping

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 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.

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