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Distribution Processor - Des Plaines, IL
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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 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
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.