Warehouse Associate | Events, Exhibits Activations Woodridge, IL

PINNACLE; Woodridge (IL); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k plan

Health benefits

Overtime pay

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Pinnacle in Woodridge, IL is hiring a Warehouse Associate for a seasonal role at our Woodridge location. You will move freight with a forklift or pallet jack, inspect inbound goods, and return materials to storage for reuse.

The position runs Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with some weekends and overtime as needed. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a warehouse setting, can lift up to 50 lbs, and are proficient with basic computer tools.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Experience operating forklift or pallet jack preferred; ability to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle large items.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (email, Excel).

Responsabilités

• Unload and load trucks using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Inbound handling/inspection of exhibit properties with documentation.
• Return materials to storage after inspections are complete.
• Repair minor crate damage or touch-up blemishes.
• Set up wood/aluminum wall panels and booth components.
• Test-fit fabric graphics and verify rental inventory.
• Wrap/secure/band pallets for shipping.
• Test/troubleshoot basic electronics when needed.
• Interpret and update setup drawings and instructions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers; assist on-site installations.
• Maintain warehouse and staging area housekeeping; other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Outils

Forklift

Pallet jack

Description du poste

The Position

We are looking for a Warehouse Associate who brings their energy, skills and ambition to our Woodridge, IL location! This team handles exhibit materials coming in and out of our facility, ensuring the properties are accounted for and in good condition in anticipation of their next use. Using a forklift or pallet jack, they move freight from where it’s stored to a staging area, either to be assembled/set-up as a tradeshow booth, or to be prepped to be loaded onto a truck. Unloads trucks upon return, inspects and reports on the condition of the materials/properties, and returns the items to storage. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm. Some weekends and overtime as necessary.

This is a seasonal position to start--two to three months with potential for regular status.

What You’ll Do

• Unload and load trucks with a forklift or pallet jack.
• Inbound handling/inspection of exhibit properties returned from events, including reporting with detailed documentation.
• Returning Materials to storage after inbound inspections are complete.
• Repair minor crate damage or touching-up minor blemishes on exhibit properties.
• Set-Up wood/aluminum wall panels and other custom booth components.
• Test-fit fabric graphics.
• Verify and manage rental inventory.
• Wrap/secure/band pallets for shipping.
• Test/troubleshoot basic electronics.
• Interpret, verify and update instruction/setup drawings.
• Work and communicate closely with Project Managers, potential to assist with on-site installations.
• Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and staging areas, perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Experience with forklift and/or picker lift helps--the ability to learn will be important.
• Ability to handle large and awkward items; ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills. (Email, Word, Adobe, Excel, Teams)
• Flexibility; ability to work both independently, as well as a part of a team!
• Willingness to learn/grow - will train!
• Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with a strong attention to detail!
• Construction/custom wood fabrication or manufacturing experience a plus!
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with short turnaround times.
• Have a clean driving record - you may have to run out to pick stuff up!
• You enjoy making a difference and being recognized for it!

Not For You If…

• You don’t enjoy digging into details or double-checking your work.
• You’d rather stay in your lane than jump in and help someone out.
• You get frustrated by questions instead of seeing them as part of the job.
• You’re quick to point out problems but slow to build solutions.
• You don’t have the motivation or desire to be a part of a team.

Why Pinnacle?

• You love live events, you’re a born tinkerer, you like seeing big brands come to life!
• You want to be part of a fun company that appreciates you!
• Competitive pay/overtime structure, 401k/health benefits, and flexibility with room for growth!
• Opportunity to experience and play a key part in booths/events/activations for world-renowned brands/clients!

We look forward to hearing from you!