High Reach Forklift Operator/Distribution Attendant Job at Acuity Brands, Des Plaines, IL

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  • Acuity Brands
  • Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 


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.


Education: (minimum education required)

  • 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.

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:

  • Medium work.

Travel Requirements:

  • 0%.


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. 

About Acuity Brands:

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Acuity Brands is a market-leading industrial technology company. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls and Intelligent Spaces Group, we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.Why join us?Do well by doing good. • Work for a leader in sustainability• Help customers reduce their carbon footprint• Develop energy-saving productsBenefits designed to fit your needs.• We invest in our people, and we give our people the opportunity to invest in themselves. Discover benefits that support your wellbeing, learning opportunities, and growth. Become a part of an environment where the best people come to do their best work. • Living our values• Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Making better communities• Supporting professional development• Building our culture

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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