Material Handler

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on solving problems in spaces, light, and emerging areas. Through our business segments—Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS)—we design, manufacture, and deliver products and services that enhance customer outcomes, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and audio/video/control platforms. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we operate across North America, Europe, and Asia with approximately 13,000 associates.

About the role

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. Includes work at heights using fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Lift and transfer material and product from supply pallets to line/cell pallets or staging areas.
• Count and verify material/product on pallets and log or scan information into the computer.
• Separate pallets with mixed parts onto individual pallets for storage or 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 at heights of 20 to 40 feet above ground using fall-arrest gear.
• Operate and maintain the corrugated recycling station and overhead crane system.
• Perform inventory control procedures, paperwork, and computer work.
• Inspect all parts, orders, and equipment for quality and safety using checklists.
• Maintain personal and area safety, including general housekeeping duties.
• Perform similar or assigned duties as required within the department.

Requirements

• Operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down or standing forklifts).
• Pass vision exam (required for role).
• Perform basic math and scale operations.
• Ability to work at heights using fall protection equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Overhead crane operations certification.

Travel Requirements: 0%