Warehouse Associate - Inbound & Quality Control

Studio RRD

Secaucus (NJ)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 44,083

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A lighting design studio in Secaucus, New Jersey, is seeking a Warehouse Associate for inbound and quality control tasks. This full-time position requires 2-4 years of experience in a live event or AV style warehouse environment, along with strong attention to detail and collaboration skills. Ideal candidates should be safety-minded and adaptable in a fast-paced workspace. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a clean driving record are also essential. The role involves leading inbound processes while maintaining equipment inventory and may include driving duties.

Qualifications

2 – 4 years of experience in a live event or AV style warehouse.
1 – 2 years of quality control experience on lighting equipment.
Proven track record as a team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Lead tracking and organization of all incoming equipment.
Ensure equipment inventory levels are accurate post event.
Perform scheduled maintenance and repair work on equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Flexibility for overtime

Self-starter

Clear communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Inbound & Quality Control

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Overview of the Organization:

Studio RRD is a lighting design studio fueled by limitless thinking, precision and exacting visual mastery. We explore the intersection of design, technology, and architecture to push boundaries and delivery the intended human experience.

Our studio was assembled through years of collaborative visual mastery across a variety of disciplines in art, theater, fashion, music and architecture.
Our team composed of shared, but singly distinctive talent includes designers, renderers, draftsmen and production professionals brought together by a desire to push the limits of light.
Our collaborative experience and inspired arts training has informed a cross-pollinated team aesthetic, merging compelling and striking elements from every corner of the globe to shape both the visual and visceral human experience.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Associate – Inbound & QC plays a key role in supporting the success of our warehouse and event operations by ensuring incoming equipment is received, inspected, and processed accurately and safely. This hourly, non-exempt position reports to the Warehouse Manager and works closely with fellow warehouse team members to maintain organization, efficiency, and high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing a strong work ethic and a collaborative, self-starter mindset. This role requires clear communication across all levels of the team, a willingness to tackle challenges, and the ability to stay motivated while managing project details. A genuine interest in the live events and entertainment lighting industry, along with an eagerness to learn, grow, and adapt as the company evolves, is essential.

Expected Qualifications:

2 – 4 years of experience in a live event or AV style warehouse, or in an inbound warehouse position in any field.
1 – 2 years of experience performing quality control (QC) on lighting equipment. Experience repairing lighting equipment is a plus.
Clean driving record and ability to drive up to a 26’ box truck (non-CDL) into Manhattan and around the NY-Metro area.
Proven track record and ability as a team player who is consistently willing to go the extra mile.
Proven ability as a self-starter who thrives on ensuring equipment is accurately tracked and maintained.
Flexibility to take on overtime work outside of business hours as needed.
A strong willingness to learn all equipment, tools, processes and nuances of the evolving live entertainment business.
Unflappable, adaptable and ability to maintain positivity in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Bi-Lingual in both English and Spanish is a plus.
Experience training, guiding and tasking others in previous roles is a plus.
High School Diploma preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the inbound equipment lead, track and organize all incoming equipment and ensure it is processed within 48hrs.
Ensure all equipment inventory levels are accurate as equipment inbounds to the warehouse post event. Perform spot inventory counts as needed, in addition to an annual inventory count.
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and repair work on equipment and tools.
Serve as the inbound equipment lead, track and organize all incoming equipment and ensure it is processed within 48hrs.
Work with the Warehouse Manager to oversee and direct any part time associates to assist with inbound processes.
Quality control, cleaning, storing and organizing all rental equipment and tools.
Serve as an occasional truck driver for company sprinter van, and rental box-trucks (up to 26’). Keep safety and rules of the road in mind, maintain a clean driving record.
Work together with the Outbound Warehouse Associate to keep all workspaces clean and tidy at all times. This includes but is not limited to putting tools/equipment away upon completion of tasks, sweeping/cleaning on a regular basis, waste removal and disposal from building.
Work closely with the management team in developing and documenting processes, including QC equipment guides and others.
Collaborate with other full-time warehouse staff in training, guiding and tasking any freelance warehouse hands.
Other duties as assigned