Production Technician - Warehouse Tech

Christie Lites; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie Lites is seeking an entry-level Production Technician to support rental inventory and daily shop operations. You will gain hands-on experience with professional lighting and production gear while learning our workflows in a fast-paced live events environment.

You should be eager to learn, reliable, and ready to contribute to a team that delivers high-quality productions. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity for a career in live entertainment.
• Hands-on experience with lighting and production equipment.
• Support daily shop operations and learn production workflows.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Fills daily orders and prepares equipment for rental.
• Maintains inventory following ORPL prep procedures.
• Keeps work area organized and stores rental products.
• Prepares and maintains rental equipment per procedures.
• Assists other departments as needed and may join safety committees.

Skills

Team player

Eager to learn

Career in live entertainment

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.

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.

• 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.