Trade Show Warehouse Associate

Jack Morton Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide in Addison, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Asset Technician to support our fast-paced event operations. You will handle receiving, staging, shipping, forklift movement, and inventory checks while ensuring assets are ready for show floor deployment.

This hands-on role rewards accuracy, teamwork, and reliability, with opportunities to grow within a premier producer of trade shows and experiential campaigns.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of warehouse, logistics, production, or operational experience (or equivalent training).
• Forklift experience and comfort working in an active warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow pull lists accurately.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong accountability.
• Strong communication skills and team‑oriented attitude.
• Basic computer proficiency including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, staging, shipping, and logistics coordination.
• Operate forklifts daily to move, organize, and prepare event materials and client assets.
• Pull and stage components for trade show booths, custom exhibits, and hybrid builds.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings and pull lists to ensure project accuracy.
• Maintain show‑ready condition of all event assets and materials.
• Conduct inventory checks and track materials using inventory management systems.
• Identify damaged or missing assets and communicate refurbishment or repair needs.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, safe, and client‑tour ready.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Lifting capability up to 50 lbs

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Jack Morton Worldwide in Addison, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Asset Technician to support our fast-paced event operations. You will handle receiving, staging, shipping, forklift movement, and inventory checks while ensuring assets are ready for show floor deployment.

This hands-on role rewards accuracy, teamwork, and reliability, with opportunities to grow within a premier producer of trade shows and experiential campaigns.