Production Technician - Warehouse Tech

Christie Lites; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $17.00 per hour

Hands-on experience in live production

Career growth in live events

Job summary

Christie Lites is seeking a Production Technician to support rental inventory and daily shop operations. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with lighting and production equipment while learning core prep and logistics tasks.

You will pull and fill orders, label gear with show details, contribute to ORPL prep, and assist across departments, with opportunities to join the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity in live entertainment production.
• Willingness to learn and grow within production roles.
• A background in theater/AV/production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pull and fill daily orders; ensure equipment is prepared for rental.
• Label cases with show information and order details.
• Check-in rental equipment in Nexus; deliver to staging areas on time.
• Maintain inventory and follow ORPL prep procedures; report inaccuracies.
• Keep work area organized and sanitize workstations daily.
• Assist other departments as directed; participate in safety committee.

Skills

Team player

Eager to learn

Reliable

Attention to detail

Production experience (preferred)

Tools

Nexus

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Zoom

Teams

Job description

The Production Technician maintains, prepares, organizes, and supports rental inventory across the Christie Lites shop. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the live entertainment industry. The role provides hands-on experience with lighting and production equipment while supporting daily shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Fills daily orders: Pulls and fills assigned orders, ensuring equipment is properly prepared and ready for rental. Checks rental equipment into Nexus using a barcode scanner or manual data entry. Labels cases accurately with show information, including order number, customer, date, and show name. Delivers rental products to the appropriate staging area by the time and date indicated in Nexus
• Maintains inventory: Following all ORPL prep procedures to ensure equipment is maintained to Christie Lites standards. Checking equipment that does not pass prep standards into service. Packaging and storing equipment that is not needed immediately for rental. Conducting periodic inventory counts as required. Informing supervisor of inventory inaccuracies
• Maintains organized work area: Ensuring all tools and supplies are returned to proper storage areas at the end of shift. Ensuring rental products are stored in an approved ORPL manner. Cleaning and sanitizing workstation daily and common areas as assigned. Removing recycling and waste to appropriate disposal areas. Informing supervisor of low stock of supplies
• Prepares and maintains rental equipment: Follows Christie Lites preparation procedures to ensure equipment meets company standards. Identifies equipment that does not meet preparation standards and brings it to the attention of the appropriate team member or supervisor. Packages and stores equipment that is not immediately needed for rental
• Offers miscellaneous help: Assisting in all other departments as directed by supervisor. Assisting with warehouse projects directed by supervisor. Have the opportunity to join the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Requirements

Personal Attributes

• Team player with a positive attitude
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Interested in building a career in the live entertainment or production industry
• Reliable and willing to take on new responsibilities

Professional Attributes

• Capable of lifting over 50 LBS repeatedly throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills Nexus, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Previous warehouse, logistics, or production experience is a plus
• Previous experience in theater, AV, stagehand work, lighting, production, events, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $17.00 per hour
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career in the live entertainment industry
• Opportunity to work in the live events and entertainment production industry.
• Hands-on experience with professional production equipment.