Group Lead Distribution
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.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Daily communications with inside sales team and management.
- Booking carriers for shipment.
- Logging daily shipments.
- Entering shipping data for invoicing.
- Providing logistics reports.
- Tracking previous shipment until delivered.
- Work with Logistics Coordinators ensuring data integrity.
- Support of Distribution Attendants as needed.
- Follow the instructions and quality/safety guidelines.
- Present a sense of urgency regarding task completion.
- Attention to detail when completing the required work efforts.
- Work with others in a team environment.
- Have a positive attitude and be self-motivated.
Education (minimum education required)
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- Ability to learn and work with specific guidelines for specific tasks.
- Ability to lift to 30 pounds.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Fast and self-initiating learning.
- Able to perform Basic Mathematics.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bi-Lingual: English / Spanish.
- Experience of the forklift operation (Reach Lift/Sit-Down Counter Balance Lift).
- You should be flexible to work overtime as needed.
- Able to read and understand English.
- Secondary education or equivalent is required.
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.
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 (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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