Warehouse Associate (Trade Shows & Events)

jackmortonworldwide; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support our Addison, IL operations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will help with receiving, staging, shipping, and logistics coordination while moving materials on forklifts and ensuring assets are ready for client shows.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability, with regular lifting up to 50 lbs and basic Excel/Outlook usage.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of warehouse, logistics, production, or operational experience.
• 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 operation

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Experience Without Limits

Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits-in your work, your growth, and your impact.

Must be able to work onsite 5 days/week in Addison, IL

Love bringing big experiences to life behind the scenes? Join our team and help power the trade shows, live events, and brand activations seen across the country.

We’re looking for a Warehouse Associate (Trade Shows & Events) to support our Addison operations team in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in organization, accuracy, and teamwork‑and enjoys seeing their work come to life on the show floor.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Why Join Us

• Be part of a team that helps deliver high‑profile events and brand experiences
• Work in a collaborative, energetic environment where every day is different
• Gain hands‑on exposure to the growing world of trade shows and experiential marketing
• Join a company where your contributions directly impact successful event execution

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Requisition #: 1949